Work & Money
Drivers in North Carolina are finally getting a little relief at the pump. According to the latest data from AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in North Carolina is $3.78, which is lower than the current national average of $4.16 per gallon. While prices remain significantly higher than many drivers were […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and for many people, one of the biggest sources of stress isn’t home life or relationships, it’s work. From burnout and favoritism to gossip, competition, and office politics, toxic work environments can quietly take a serious toll on mental health. And the numbers show just how common it’s becoming. […]
April 15 marks National Tax Day in the United States. It’s the deadline for most Americans to file their federal income taxes or request an extension. For many, it’s a day filled with last-minute filings, double-checking numbers, and hoping for a refund. But it’s also an important reminder to stay on top of your finances. […]
Gas prices across the United States have climbed past $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022, as global tensions continue to impact fuel costs. According to AAA, the national average for regular gasoline has reached $4.02 per gallon, more than a dollar higher than prices before the recent conflict began. The last time […]
Gas prices in North Carolina increased for a second straight day as global oil markets react to rising tensions in the Middle East. According to AAA, the average price for regular gasoline across the state climbed about 8.5 cents overnight Wednesday, bringing the statewide average close to $3 per gallon. In the Triangle, drivers are […]
President Donald Trump recently revisited the idea of $2,000 stimulus payments funded by tariffs during a wide-ranging interview with the New York Times. The concept, first mentioned by Trump in social media posts and interviews last November, has sparked questions about whether Americans might actually see these payments. When asked when the checks could arrive, […]
AT&T customers impacted by data breaches in 2019 and 2024 now have additional time to file for a portion of the company’s $177 million class-action settlement. These breaches exposed sensitive personal details, including Social Security numbers, call and text logs, dates of birth, and home addresses. AT&T established two separate settlement funds to compensate affected […]
As the holiday season approaches, many people are on the hunt for extra income, and scammers know it. According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), hundreds of people have already reported receiving fake job offers via text messages this year. These messages often look legitimate, but they’re designed to steal your personal information or money. […]
Nearly 42 million Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could see their food benefits cut off or reduced in November if the federal funding gap continues. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the government won’t have enough money to cover full SNAP payments unless Congress or the administration steps in soon. […]
Amazon agreed to a $2.5 billion settlement after the Federal Trade Commission accused the company of misleading customers into Prime memberships and making cancellations difficult. The company will pay a $1 billion civil penalty and return $1.5 billion to affected consumers, the FTC announced Thursday. The deal came just days after the trial started in […]
From July to August, the unemployment rate for Black workers increased from 7.2% to 7.5% — the highest it’s been since October 2021. Even as 260,000 Black workers found jobs during that time, the numbers show the job market is still uneven. The situation is even tougher for young Black workers. Their unemployment rate jumped […]
Six co-workers who call themselves “The Money Team” are celebrating after scoring a $100,000 Powerball prize. The group includes Dwane Heyward of Georgetown, South Carolina; Keshia Gary of Southern Pines; Thomasine Hairston of Bennettsville, South Carolina; Saad Pressley of Rockingham; Genesis McLaurin of Hamlet; and Kaprise McLean of Laurinburg. They’ve made a tradition of pooling […]