How are rising costs impacting your household? Here’s how to calculate your personal inflation rate

Skynesher | E+ | Getty Images It’s likely no surprise to hear that prices have been rising across the U.S. economy, whether at the grocery store or the gas pump. But just how much have your personal household costs increased, and how does that stack up against the average American’s? Calculating your personal inflation rate…

American Airlines pilots get triple pay for trips dropped in scheduling glitch

An American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner approaches for a landing at the Miami International Airport on December 10, 2021 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images American Airlines pilots and its pilots’ union agreed to triple pay for aviators who were able to drop thousands of July flights because of a scheduling program glitch over…

Samsung’s ‘better than feared’ earnings spur chip stock rally

In this article SSNNF 2330-TW 2303-TW .FKRX300 Samsung shares rose on Thursday, dragging Asian chipmakers higher after the South Korean technology giant posted “better than feared” earnings guidance for the second quarter. The numbers assuaged investors’ concerns about rising inflation, deteriorating consumer demand and higher material costs for semiconductor firms, though analysts cautioned that demand…

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: GameStop, Seagen, Virgin Galactic and more

In this article SAM BBBY VIVO SPCE SGEN GME Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: GameStop (GME) – GameStop rallied 7.8% in the premarket after the videogame retailer declared a 4-for-1 stock split. Trading on a split-adjusted basis will begin on July 22. Seagen (SGEN) – Seagen gained 4.5% in premarket trading…

Rising mortgage rates are hitting Americans’ wallets. Here’s how to adjust your housing budget

Lifestylevisuals | E+ | Getty Images Homebuyers are feeling the squeeze of rising mortgage rates. On top of that, housing prices remain high. That may lead many to rethink their budget. As mortgage rates go up, it raises the cost of buying a home with a mortgage,” explained Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com. “For…

Oklahoma Becomes First State in Nation to Make Full Expensing Permanent

Oklahoma lawmakers and Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) are at a standstill on efforts to secure tax reform in special session, but lawmakers did accomplish something important in the waning days of the state’s regular session—a national first for which the Sooner State deserves substantial credit. Full expensing—or the immediate write-off of all business investment—is now…

Hulu is facing an existential crisis as Disney approaches a 2024 deadline to buy Comcast’s 33% stake

Signage is seen at the 2019 Deadline Contenders Hulu Reception at Paramount Theater on the Paramount Studios lot on April 07, 2019 in Hollywood, California. Rachel Murray | Getty Images Disney has a Hulu problem. In 2019, the entertainment giant struck an unusual agreement with Comcast. Two months earlier, Disney had acquired Fox’s 33% stake…

GameStop jumps in extended trading after announcing 4-for-1 stock split

In this article GME A screen displays the logo and trading information for GameStop on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) March 29, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Shares of GameStop jumped 5% in extended trading Wednesday after the retailer said a four-for-one stock split was approved by its board. Shareholders who…

A self-made millionaire shares her top 18 ‘recession money rules’: It is ‘reasonable to be worried’

Worried about what your financial situation will look like in a year — or even in a few months — from now? With all the concerns about economic growth, it’s reasonable to be worried about a potential recession. But the key is to start preparing now so that you’re in the best position with your…

The job market is still ‘red hot’ despite recession fears, as the Great Resignation continues

Mixetto | E+ | Getty Images Workers are still reaping the benefits of a hot job market characterized by few layoffs, ample job openings and a high level of voluntary departures, according to U.S. Department of Labor data issued Wednesday. The numbers reveal that the pandemic-era trend known as the “Great Resignation” is still in…

Peloton sweetens employee pay incentives as it fights to boost morale and stage a turnaround

In this article PTON In this photo illustration the Peloton Interactive logo seen displayed on a smartphone screen. Rafael Henrique | LightRocket | Getty Images Peloton sweetened incentives for its workers with one-time cash bonuses and changes to its stock compensation plan as it fights to hold onto employees and fix its struggling business, according…