Spotify Premium price hike, Brazilian coffee tariffs & rise in robocalls | Consumer News
Consumer News: Spotify raises premium subscription prices in select regions. Tariffs on Brazilian coffee could drive up costs. A new report shows Americans received 53 billion robocalls last year. Plus, grocery prices top the list of adult stressors, colon cancer diagnoses rise, smoking raises oral cancer risk, and the FDA expands a butter recall.
Consumer News: Spotify raises premium subscription prices in select regions. Tariffs on Brazilian coffee could drive up costs. A new report shows Americans received 53 billion robocalls last year. Plus, grocery prices top the list of adult stressors, colon cancer diagnoses rise, smoking raises oral cancer risk, and the FDA expands a butter recall.
Majority of Americans stressed about grocery costs: Poll
More than 50% of people admit that the cost of groceries is a “major" stressor for them, a new poll finds.
More than 50% of people admit that the cost of groceries is a “major" stressor for them, a new poll finds.
All eyes on Wall Street after selloff, Trump weighs in on Sydney Sweeney ad
Will the stock market recover Monday after last week's selloff? And President Trump weighed in on the controversial Sydney Sweeney ad.
Will the stock market recover Monday after last week's selloff? And President Trump weighed in on the controversial Sydney Sweeney ad.
Student loan wage garnishment could start soon: Here's what you can do
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.
Sluggish summer in Sin City: Las Vegas sees big drop in tourists
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority saw a double-digit decline in visitors in June compared to the same time last year.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority saw a double-digit decline in visitors in June compared to the same time last year.
Consumer prices rise, TSA PreCheck scams & JCPenney stores sold | Business News
Business News: Consumer prices jumped again in June. TSA is warning travelers about new PreCheck cyber scams. More than 119 JCPenney stores are changing ownership nationwide. Plus, European cars are set to ship to the U.S., Microsoft hits $4 trillion valuation, and Starbucks plans to phase out its pickup-only stores.
Business News: Consumer prices jumped again in June. TSA is warning travelers about new PreCheck cyber scams. More than 119 JCPenney stores are changing ownership nationwide. Plus, European cars are set to ship to the U.S., Microsoft hits $4 trillion valuation, and Starbucks plans to phase out its pickup-only stores.
'Trump accounts' for newborns could grow to $1.9M, Treasury says
Even without additional contributions beyond the initial $1K deposit, the Treasury estimates the account could grow to $13,800 in 18 years.
Even without additional contributions beyond the initial $1K deposit, the Treasury estimates the account could grow to $13,800 in 18 years.
American families could get $2,400 rebate checks from tariff money
A GOP senator has introduced a bill to send tariff rebate checks to Americans, days after President Trump floated the idea.
A GOP senator has introduced a bill to send tariff rebate checks to Americans, days after President Trump floated the idea.
Social Security August payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Here’s when Social Security recipients can expect to receive their checks in August.
Here’s when Social Security recipients can expect to receive their checks in August.
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged despite Trump demands
The Federal Reserve voted to leave its short-term interest rate unchanged as expected, despite mounting pressure from President Donald Trump to lower them.
The Federal Reserve voted to leave its short-term interest rate unchanged as expected, despite mounting pressure from President Donald Trump to lower them.
Procter & Gamble price hike, YouTube age checks & June hiring slowdown | Business News
Business News: Procter & Gamble raise prices to offset tariffs. YouTube plans to launch new age-estimation technology to protect teens. Job openings fell in June. Plus, Apple Card deal in the works with Chase, Dannon's parent company sues Chobani, Starbucks unveils new products to boost sales, and a report shows 1 in 10 Americans are now millionaires.
Business News: Procter & Gamble raise prices to offset tariffs. YouTube plans to launch new age-estimation technology to protect teens. Job openings fell in June. Plus, Apple Card deal in the works with Chase, Dannon's parent company sues Chobani, Starbucks unveils new products to boost sales, and a report shows 1 in 10 Americans are now millionaires.
Cook County property tax bills are due, but no one's received them
The second installments of Cook County property tax bills are due on Thursday, but residents have yet to receive their bills.
The second installments of Cook County property tax bills are due on Thursday, but residents have yet to receive their bills.
Cook County property tax bills are due?but no one's received them
The second installment of Cook County property taxes is technically due Aug. 1, but residents haven't received their bills due to years-long delays with a troubled technology upgrade involving Tyler Technologies.
The second installment of Cook County property taxes is technically due Aug. 1, but residents haven't received their bills due to years-long delays with a troubled technology upgrade involving Tyler Technologies.
Poll reveals how worried Americans are about Social Security
The uncertain future surrounding Social Security has many concerned about the number of benefits they will receive once they retire, according to a new poll.
The uncertain future surrounding Social Security has many concerned about the number of benefits they will receive once they retire, according to a new poll.
Back-to-school spending: What Chicago parents are buying (and skipping) in 2025
Deloitte?s Matt Adams breaks down the latest trends in back-to-school shopping, from tech to lunchboxes, and what it means for Chicago families and retailers.
Deloitte?s Matt Adams breaks down the latest trends in back-to-school shopping, from tech to lunchboxes, and what it means for Chicago families and retailers.
Electricity costs climb, 'Tea' app hacked & Las Vegas tourism dip | Consumer News
Consumer News: Electricity costs are up 6% in the first half of 2025. A data breach on the Tea app has exposed user photos and personal information. Las Vegas tourism is down, hurting service industry tips. Plus, Meta halts political ads in the EU, Barbie sales dip, and cottage cheese is making a comeback.
Consumer News: Electricity costs are up 6% in the first half of 2025. A data breach on the Tea app has exposed user photos and personal information. Las Vegas tourism is down, hurting service industry tips. Plus, Meta halts political ads in the EU, Barbie sales dip, and cottage cheese is making a comeback.
Chicago spent more than $270M in police overtime in 2024, watchdog says
A new tool released by the City of Chicago's inspector general showed that the Chicago Police Department spent more than $270 million in overtime for officers in 2024.
A new tool released by the City of Chicago's inspector general showed that the Chicago Police Department spent more than $270 million in overtime for officers in 2024.
Tariff rebate check: What Trump said and what we know
President Trump told reporters this week that he is considering a tariff rebate check. Here’s what he said and what we know.
President Trump told reporters this week that he is considering a tariff rebate check. Here’s what he said and what we know.
These states require the most, least amount of money to retire comfortably: Study
See where your state ranks in retirement savings needs – and why it matters.
See where your state ranks in retirement savings needs – and why it matters.
You can now help pay down the nation’s debt through Venmo, PayPal
People have been gifting money to help pay down the national debt for years.
People have been gifting money to help pay down the national debt for years.