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FLX Today: How much is too much for a Thanksgiving turkey? Wegmans pushes the limits! (video)
How much is too much for a fully-cooked turkey? While going out to eat is not uncommon on holidays like Thanksgiving, a pre-cooked turkey from Wegmans has an eye-popping price tag. How much does it ... more
Inflation slows to 7.7% for the last 12 months
Inflation rates appear to be slowing as new data shows that consumer inflation reached 7.7% in October for the previous year. This year to year gain has been the smallest one since January. Not taking ... more
Two thirds of Americans surveyed think the U.S. is in a recession
Two thirds of registered voters in the U.S. believe that the current economy is actually in the midst of a recession. This data was collected using a Politico-Morning Consult Poll. While 22% of Americans surveyed ... more
Candy that had the highest rate of inflation ahead of Halloween
Nothing has been safe from inflation, and that includes candy ahead of Halloween. One of the most important parts of Halloween is the candy, but even that has become more expensive. Nothing is off limits ... more
Inflation and the car market; will it ever go back to normal?
Inflation has impacted a lot of things, but it's really hurt the car market for American consumers. Will it ever go back to normal? New vehicle prices have been incredibly high since inflation took hold ... more
Inflation and Thanksgiving: Prices are soaring just in time for holiday dinners
Inflation has already made grocery shopping unaffordable for Americans, and now it's increasing just in time for Thanksgiving and holiday dinners. Graphic courtesy of the Farm Bureau Americans are expected to pay record breaking prices ... more
Social Security: Seniors are missing out on payments thanks to income limits failing to adjust for inflation
When it comes to receiving government benefits, there are income limits, and seniors are at risk of missing out thanks to limits not being adjusted for inflation like Social Security is. When seniors see their ... more
Inflation: Vice President Kamala Harris promotes Inflation Reduction Act in Upstate NY as wages for workers fail to keep up
As inflation doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon, it's becoming painfully noticeable that working wages aren't keeping up with the inflation rate. Now, Kamala Harris is promoting the Inflation Reduction Act in response ... more
The Inflation Reduction Act and current inflation rates
Inflation is still high and Americans are wondering what is being done to help. Luckily, the Inflation Reduction Act is underway and we know the inflation rates. Hurricane season: Why a delayed start doesn’t mean ... more
Inflation: 10 items that have increased in price by up to 98% at Walmart in two years
Grocery prices have increased dramatically since the Covid-19 pandemic. With the inflation rate at 8.5%, you will even notice price hikes at Walmart. Direct payments and relief checks going out in September in these four ... more
Americans over the age of 65 are struggling to pay for medications: Will Inflation Reduction Act fix problem in time?
Will the Inflation Reduction Act reduce the cost of medications to those over the age of 65? That question has been at the center of debate since Congress announced passage of the package. Susan Hunter, ... more
Inflation: Local food pantries are overwhelmed as more families struggle to afford groceries (video)
The U.S. economy has been hit hard by inflation. Families in New York are struggling to pay for food, and local food pantries are feeling the pressure. COVID and supply chain disruptions kickstarted inflationary pressures ... more
Aldi: Customers upset after easy dinner favorite doubles in price
Most Americans are still feeling and seeing the impact of inflation when they grocery shop. Even bargain stores like Aldi have raised prices on customer favorites. CinnaFuego: When can I buy the spicy Cinnamon Toast ... more
Americans expected to save $5,200 for inflation as they struggle to afford school supplies, the wealthy spend for school with no issue; Corporations claim to have done the best they have in 72 years
Inflation has created stress on Americans, requiring them to now budget for the added cost of goods. As Americans struggle, corporations thrive, boasting a 35% earnings increase for 2021. To put it plainly, it looks ... more
Inflation causes Costco to raise fountain soda and chicken bake prices
Nowhere is safe from the high rate of inflation, including food sold at stores like Costco, where fountain sodas and favorite products are more expensive. Both the chicken bake and a single fountain soda in ... more
Inflation Rate: What it is and how it’s changed
Inflation is at its highest rate in 41 years, with an overall rate of 9.1% for the month of June, according to the Consumer Price Index. Gas and food prices are contributing the most to ... more
Inflation surpasses 9% for the month of June
Inflation has only made it harder for Americans to purchase daily necessities like gas or groceries, and now it's passed 9%. The rate of inflation has reached 9.1% for the month of June according to ... more
RENT TRENDS: High mortgage rates could mean fewer homebuyers, more renters and steeper costs
Nationally, a staggering 95% of apartment units are up in price compared to May of last year. Some of the biggest rent increases have been in midsized cities, including Rochester. Data shows average price of ... more
Inflation remains high, rent prices continue to climb in New York and across nation
Rent prices keep climbing. Rent.com recently released its report on April 2022 rent trends, which showed that national average rent prices for one and two-bedroom apartments are up by 27% and 26%, respectively, compared to ... more
