Rent in This Little NY Town Ranks Among Most Expensive in the U.S
Dwellsy has produced a list called “Top Ten Most Expensive Small Cities for One-Bedroom Apartment Rentals” and on it is a little city that's in our backyard.
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Emergency SNAP Benefits Headed to New York Households
Governor Hochul announced that households in New York currently receiving SNAP benefits will receive a supplemental emergency assistance payment.
OH NO! Mortgage Rates In New York Are Higher Than They’ve Been Since 2002
Mortgage rates are where they were in 2002. The housing market crashed and interest rates went way up. In New York, it's deja vu all over again.
NYS Electric Companies: Let’s Jack Up Customer Rates By 13% To 22%
NYSEG customers recently experienced a rate increase and now, the company has proposed yet another rate increase for its gas and electric customers.
Experts: Gas Could Jump to $6 a Gallon Before Summer’s End
Most of the country is expecting gas prices to jump to $5 in the next week but many are shocked to learn it will likely rise to $6 before end of summer.
Well, Wood You Look at That? U.S. Lumber Prices Continue To Drop
If these trends continue, the summer of 2021 might be the summer you get to rebuild your deck after all.
Fast Food Even Fast Food Workers Won’t Eat
Do you find yourself eating a lot more fast food than you would prefer? Busy schedules can seem to make it a good option, but is it ever really a good option?
Positive Economic Signs Include Robust Jobs Numbers, GDP Growth
The U.S. economy, which has been slogging through a long, slow, tepid recovery for years following the Great Recession of 2007-2009, showed several positive signs this week, including higher-than-expected jobs numbers and GDP growth.
McDonald’s Is Dropping Angus Burgers From Its Menu As Beef Prices Reach An All-Time High
Fast food giant McDonald's is trimming the beef, in a big way. The Angus burgers is being eliminated, at least temporarily.
Is the Economy Getting Better? – Survey of the Day
Over the last few months, there has been some data that suggests the sluggish economy could be improving. Mainly, the unemployment rate, which has dropped to 8.3 percent after reaching a 26-year high of 10 percent in late 2009. However, according to a new survey from Poll Postion, the public is split on whether America is entering into a period of economic recovery.
Does Drinking More Booze Mean the Economy Is Improving?
Check all the charts and graphs you want, but finding proof of financial optimism may be as simple as visiting your local liquor store.
One Good Thing About the Recession, People Are Smarter Shoppers — Survey of the Day
The recession may have left unemployment rates a mess and killed the housing market, but if you’re looking for a silver lining, here it is: we’re all better shoppers now because of it.