Economics

If you're heading out to an apple orchard or cider mill this fall season expect to pay more for apples, cider and doughnuts.

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Here was the plan being described to him, as far as Supervisor Matt Haney could parse it: In late 2018, San Francisco had embarked on a quest to design

Officials warn that next year’s cuts in water supply could go even deeper as severe drought grips nearly 90% of California.

The Justice Department and officials in six states have filed a lawsuit to block a partnership formed by American Airlines and JetBlue, claiming that it will reduce competition and lead to higher fares.

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Half of people who haven't yet purchased a home blame their student debt. Here are strategies for getting approved for a mortgage even if you have the loans.

Consumer goods like shampoo and coffee could get more expensive.

First they impose restrictions, then a moratorium

Taco Bell is testing a tasty monthly subscription service.

The mayor wants to be rid of short-term rentals, including through Airbnb and Vrbo. Owners of second homes in the tourist town say their property rights are at stake.

Consumer Reports details the big problem with plastic, revealing where most of the plastic you throw away ends up and explaining how to limit its environmental harm.

The cost of food and eating out along with overall consumer prices rose in August and be up year over year but the increase was smaller than expected.

The legislation would give a big boost to unionized shops. Nonunion automakers aren't happy.

A growing focus over the past few months has been the US labor market’s increasing quit rate. Despite working its slow process back to full strength, a growing number of workers are quitting their job.

Answer: 50% of families held credit card debt in 2020 Questions: What does it mean to “carry” credit card debt? Even though high-interest rates on credit card debt make carrying a balance expensive, how or why might consumers get into a situation where they cannot pay their credit card bill in full every month? Credit card companies often list a minimum payment due on their monthly statement. Do you think it is a good idea to make only that minimum payment?

What actually happens when you swipe your credit card? a16z general partner Alex Rampell helps solve the mystery, taking us from the beginning of the credit ...

The tax credits would be included in the Democrats' $3.5 trillion social policy plan and are generally supported by automakers.

We had to do more from home. Here’s how much everything shifted by total minutes in a day.

A third of U.S. consumers who used "buy now, pay later" services have fallen behind on one or more payments, and 72% of those said their credit score declined, a new study published by personal finance company Credit Karma showed.

A trove of data reveals that when people moved away from dense and expensive metro areas during the pandemic, many didn’t go far.

Installment payment services are everywhere thanks to fresh deals with Amazon and Square. It’s a simple idea that can quickly get complicated for users.