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"I think this year has been tough."
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"I think this year has been tough."
Consumer's snapped up Costco's new gold bar offerings, contributing to the company's strong earnings last quarter.
Many feel worse off than their parents' generation as income isn't keeping up.
One in five say they're going to open a new credit card to budget for gifts.
U.S. consumers spent enough to help drive the economy to a brisk 5.2% annual pace from July through September, the government reported.
Compared with 2021, the typical household must spend an additional $11,434 annually just to maintain their standard of living, analysis shows.
The Bay Area is the best performing region within the U.S. for middle- and working-class families, according to a new analysis.
Prices across the U.S. rose 3.2% compared with a year earlier, slightly below economists' forecasts.
About two in three Americans say their household expenses have risen over the last year, but only about one in four say their income has increased in the same period.
Chipotle attributes plans to bump up menu prices again to "state of the economy," a company spokesperson told Insider.
For many, growing bills are outpacing salaries and wages.
The 2024 inflation adjustment won't be as large as last year's hike. That means some older Americans could lose ground.
Though far from its recent peak of 9.1% in June 2022, the figure remains higher than the Federal Reserve's goal of 2%.
Here's your Eye on Money.
Although inflation has slowed sharply, Fed officials are again tapping the brakes to ensure the economy slows.
Some people are cutting certain things from their grocery list, simply because they can't afford it anymore.
In some areas inflation has fallen below 2%, while in other regions prices are still spiraling upward. Why?
Even so, the latest "report contains plenty of pain, especially for lower-income Americans," said one economist.
When it comes to finding a place to live in North Texas, renting has become just as competitive and expensive as a home, if not more so.
Prices rose at the slowest rate in two years amid the Federal Reserve's ongoing series of interest rate hikes.
It's been 20 years since the last cost of living adjustment.
Shares of airlines are falling after American issued a lackluster first-quarter outlook and said profit could be below Wall Street expectations.
More than a third of consumers are struggling to stay afloat, but the problems are worse in some states.
The average cost of a dozen Grade A eggs fell to $4.21 last month from a high of $4.82 in January.
As the spring homebuying season approaches, affordability is at its lowest point in history, one economist said.
Lamb, 25, has been battling a right shoulder injury for weeks.
A pizza delivery worker, upset over a tip, allegedly repeatedly stabbed a pregnant woman at a Florida motel, a sheriff's office says.
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
With five advocates covering 48 facilities in Deep East Texas, there is an urgent need for more volunteers and resources in long-term care advocacy.
The preliminary investigation indicated that the man shot the woman before turning the gun on himself, police said.
Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day with scattered storms bringing heavy rain, strong winds and a risk of tornadoes to North Texas.
The girl's father, Will Robinson, a well-respected high school coach from Durant, Oklahoma, did not survive.
Lamb, 25, has been battling a right shoulder injury for weeks.
A pizza delivery worker, upset over a tip, allegedly repeatedly stabbed a pregnant woman at a Florida motel, a sheriff's office says.
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
When a former Cedar Hill police officer was accused of soliciting sex from a DWI suspect he was already under investigation for similar behavior with a victim of domestic violence, internal records reveal.
Amber Crum was just 2 years old when she disappeared from the Pleasant Grove area the day after Christmas in 1983.
A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and DHS to take action.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
For weeks, the I-Team traced the cups dropped inside seven locations in Garland, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Hurst, Highland Park, and Fort Worth.
President Biden's final holiday in office will take place largely out of the public eye.
Here's what to know about the United States' involvement with building and operating the Panama Canal.
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.
A Dallas City Council committee met behind closed doors Monday before approving a new list of three semifinalists.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Many participants are amputees but the program also supports those with neurodivergent conditions, brain injuries, military injuries and more.
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
The concept is simple: a menu with no prices. Guests pay what they can afford.
The new Fort Worth facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs to help build long-range assault aircraft.
The Dallas City Council voted Wednesday to approve a contract which includes a $15 million upgrade to the convention center.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
According to the report, 15,151 Texas workers are owed back wages.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
Sophie Hediger, a member of Switzerland's snowboard cross team, competed at the 2022 Beijing Games.
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
With all the lingering questions about the future of coach Mike McCarthy, they won for the fourth time in their last five games.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
