Gasoline prices are still slightly cheaper than this time a year ago, but they’ve been inching up this week. At about $3.51 as of…
This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday Americans. Becky Melvin can usually be…
The economy added 206,000 jobs last month, according to fresh government data, but unemployment inched above 4% for the first time in over two…
This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday Americans. Stefanie Longenecker would love to…
Americans will be splashing around this summer in the backyard pools they’ve already got, but not splashing out as much on new ones. Swimming…
Travelers heading out for the July 4 holiday can expect plenty of company this year. Nearly 71 million people will be on the move…
Bob’s Stores, a longtime Northeast clothing store chain, announced this week that it is shutting down after it failed to secure financing amid a…
After years of investing in self-checkout machines, some major retailers are starting to reverse course. Dollar General said it has eliminated self-checkout options at…
A satellite dish is no longer the only way bars and restaurants can air the National Football League’s package of “Sunday Ticket” games. EverPass…