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January 28, 2023 | 11:45 AM

Is tipping getting out of control? Many consumers say yes

Some say it has become more frustrating as the price of items has skyrocketed due to inflation

By Haleluya Hadero/The Associated Press
January 20, 2023 | 5:25 AM

Why the price of eggs, a food staple for breakfast and baked goods, has risen so sharply

After the deadly bird flu hit egg-producing flocks, the supply of eggs shrank dramatically. That’s led to historically high prices for consumers.

By Kendall Crawford/Harvest Public
December 27, 2022 | 2:05 PM

Pennsylvania, other states banking big bucks as Fed attempts to fight inflation

By David A. Lieb/ The Associated Press

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November 17, 2022 | 5:53 PM

Two-thirds of Americans are ditching their favorite brands, here’s why

Many Americans are not including products from popular brands like Cheerios, Dawn, Reese’s, Heinz in their shopping carts, as inflation takes its toll.

By Aniya Faulcon
October 26, 2022 | 5:28 AM

Early retirement took off during the pandemic. An economic downturn could change that

In September, the share of people 55 and older who were working or looking for work was down 1.5 percentage points as compared with February 2020.

By Andrea Hsu/NPR
October 8, 2022 | 6:39 AM

Stocks sink despite Friday’s report that hiring cooled in September

U.S. employers added 263,000 jobs last month — a modest decrease from the 315,000 jobs added in August.

By Scott Horsley/NPR
September 29, 2022 | 3:32 PM

People plan to shop early this holiday season and are looking for ways to save, here are some tips

Rebecca Gramuglia, Top Cash Back Consumer Expert, joined us on Thursday’s Smart Talk to provide some insight on this holiday shopping season and tips on how to prepare for it and save.

By Aniya Faulcon
September 13, 2022 | 12:12 PM

Soaring electricity bills are the latest inflation flashpoint

By Scott Horsley/NPR
August 22, 2022 | 11:13 AM

The economy is the focus for some Pa. Latinos this election

Some voters have not yet learned about candidates for top statewide offices, and many say they are most concerned with their neighborhoods and pocketbooks.

By Anthony Orozco
August 22, 2022 | 5:21 AM

These are some of the ways inflation is changing Americans’ spending habits

The change in spending is affecting retailers across the country, as they look for ways to deliver more affordable products to their customers.

By Scott Horsley/NPR
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