Rising childcare costs squeeze family budgets
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Rising childcare costs squeeze family budgets

Rising childcare costs are forcing American families to reduce spending and dip into savings, particularly for those earning between $100,000 and $250,000, leading to financial concerns and impacting family budgets.

Rising childcare costs are forcing American families to reduce spending and dip into savings, particularly for those earning between $100,000 and $250,000, leading to financial concerns and impacting family budgets.

Child care costs are highest in these cities, data reveals

Child care costs are highest in these cities, data reveals

Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.

Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.

Oreo giving $100K in prizes to people who decorate early for the holidays

Oreo giving $100K in prizes to people who decorate early for the holidays

Oreo has announced that it's looking to dish out a total of $100,000 in prizes to people who decorate their homes for the holidays ahead of Thanksgiving. The giveaway begins Nov. 1.

Oreo has announced that it's looking to dish out a total of $100,000 in prizes to people who decorate their homes for the holidays ahead of Thanksgiving. The giveaway begins Nov. 1.

Airlines add additional flights to warmer climates this winter
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Airlines add additional flights to warmer climates this winter

United, Delta and American have all increased their capacity or flight routes to popular Caribbean vacation spots for this upcoming winter. More competition means better prices for travelers. Now it the right time to book.

United, Delta and American have all increased their capacity or flight routes to popular Caribbean vacation spots for this upcoming winter. More competition means better prices for travelers. Now it the right time to book.

Here's what to do with your old pumpkins

Here's what to do with your old pumpkins

Putting old pumpkins or jack-o’-lanterns in the trash and hauling them off to the landfill creates more waste in the stream and adds in the extra expense of trucking.

Putting old pumpkins or jack-o’-lanterns in the trash and hauling them off to the landfill creates more waste in the stream and adds in the extra expense of trucking.

'Tis the season: Starbucks' holiday menu and red cups return Thursday

'Tis the season: Starbucks' holiday menu and red cups return Thursday

Starbucks is ringing in the holiday season this week with the return of festive drinks like Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, and a new holiday beverage.

Starbucks is ringing in the holiday season this week with the return of festive drinks like Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, and a new holiday beverage.

Toyota recalls nearly 1.9M RAV4 SUVs over potential fire risk

Toyota recalls nearly 1.9M RAV4 SUVs over potential fire risk

Toyota said the recall impacts certain RAV4 small SUVs in the U.S. due to a problem with batteries that can move during forceful turns and potentially cause a fire.

Toyota said the recall impacts certain RAV4 small SUVs in the U.S. due to a problem with batteries that can move during forceful turns and potentially cause a fire.

Starbucks holiday cups: Here's a look at this year's designs

Starbucks holiday cups: Here's a look at this year's designs

'Tis the season! The holidays have kicked off at Starbucks as the Seattle-based coffee chain revealed this year's holiday cup designs. 

'Tis the season! The holidays have kicked off at Starbucks as the Seattle-based coffee chain revealed this year's holiday cup designs. 

Teal pumpkins on Halloween: Help trick-or-treaters with food allergies celebrate

Teal pumpkins on Halloween: Help trick-or-treaters with food allergies celebrate

Although teal may be a nice pop of color, it’s not just a decorating choice. There’s a meaning behind that colorful squash, and, you can participate too!

Although teal may be a nice pop of color, it’s not just a decorating choice. There’s a meaning behind that colorful squash, and, you can participate too!

Where to donate your unwanted Halloween candy

Where to donate your unwanted Halloween candy

Rather than give in to the temptation and eat the candy for the next few months, here are some ideas on how to repurpose your treats.

Rather than give in to the temptation and eat the candy for the next few months, here are some ideas on how to repurpose your treats.

Will bananas go extinct? Fungal disease threatens popular variety, scientists warn

Will bananas go extinct? Fungal disease threatens popular variety, scientists warn

The Cavendish banana – which accounts for just under half of all global production – faces a serious threat. A similar disease killed its predecessor, the Gros Michele variety.

The Cavendish banana – which accounts for just under half of all global production – faces a serious threat. A similar disease killed its predecessor, the Gros Michele variety.

Where to get free food and deals on Halloween 2023

Where to get free food and deals on Halloween 2023

Happy Halloween! From free chicken nuggets and doughnuts, to breakfast tacos and “booritos,” here are some food deals and freebies.

Happy Halloween! From free chicken nuggets and doughnuts, to breakfast tacos and “booritos,” here are some food deals and freebies.