California food stamp costs reach record highs
Despite posting the lowest unemployment rate in at least 46 years, the state of California had more people on the federal food stamp program in 2022 than ever.
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1 in 4 Americans say they won’t be having Thanksgiving dinner because they can’t afford it
Despite high inflation and gas costs, AAA says this Thanksgiving season is third busiest since 2000.
True love: For the 'Twelve Days,' another year of rising costs ends at $197,071.09
The tune is oh so familiar. Not just the "and a partridge in a pear tree." We're talking "more than last year."
Dramatic collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX contains lessons for investors but won’t affect most people
n the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, vast sums of money can be made or lost in the blink of an eye. In early November 2022, the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, FTX, was valued at more than US$30 billion. By Nov. 14, FTX was in bankruptcy proceedings along with more than 100 companies connected to it.
Reimagining ways to get struggling Nebraska families back on track
With a new legislative session on the horizon and new legislators after the November elections, the Coalition for a Strong Nebraska is bringing policymakers, nonprofits, service providers and state agencies together to find solutions to the most pressing issues facing Nebraskans.
Insurance fraud costs $309 billion a year – nearly $1,000 for every American
The fact that insurance fraud is high reward, low risk is what makes it stand out among other types of fraud.
Unaffordability in Colorado's housing market 'remains elevated,' analysis says
Unaffordability in Colorado's housing market "remains elevated," according to a new analysis.
Unemployment rate rose in October
Newly released federal data show the economy created more jobs than expected but unemployment rose in October.
How winning $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot could still lead to bankruptcy
The latest Powerball jackpot swelled to US$1.5 billion on Nov. 2, 2022 - just shy of the record amount - after another drawing passed with no winning ticket. The next drawing will be held on Nov. 5.
Nearly two open jobs for every unemployed worker, data shows
There are nearly two open jobs for every unemployed worker in the U.S., the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics new employment data shows.
