House leaders plan to vote on Alabama’s HB-15 which would remove the state’s grocery tax this upcoming legislative session. Alabama is only one of three states that fully tax groceries.
Experts with OnTime Service said because of nationwide increases, your gas bill is likely going to keep going up throughout the year, and the best ways to keep your bill low is maintenance.
The holiday shopping buzz is over for many of us now, but retailers are hoping you’ll use those gift cards and shop huge deals as they try to clear out a surplus of inventory.
With Christmas just around the corner and the chilly temperatures this week, one local business I spoke with started preparing for the increase in customers weeks ago.
Investing might seem daunting, but it could bring you rewards later on. Inflation might be making your budget tight, but now is actually the perfect time to start investing.
New census data shows more seniors are now living in poverty and a third of older adults in Alabama rely completely on social security for their monthly income.
The better business bureau is now warning customers to watch out for pink washing. Which is when businesses or companies try to capitalize on the prominence of the pink ribbon by attaching it to their products without contributing to the cause.
Facebook parent company Meta has released an update after finding more than 400 malicious phone apps designed to compromise people’s Facebook accounts.
As we get closer to Halloween it’s about time to start buying pumpkins. However, fuel, seed prices and labor shortages are contributing to higher costs for pumpkins.
The previous five-year long farm bill will expire next year and government officials are currently touring the country looking into issues farmers faced 2020 to now.
Need help with your phone or laptop? Watch out for what’s known as the “tech support scam,” which is now targeting Apple customers as much as Microsoft Windows users, who represented most victims in the past.
Many of us are trying to save money on our car repair these days, and one way to do that is to look around for cheap oil changes, maybe $19 with a coupon. But those budget changes come with some risks.
The American Trucking Association sent Congress a letter stating that a railroad worker strike could be devastating for the trucking industry and the country’s already stressed supply chain.
Kroger cut the ribbon on the Birmingham fulfillment center in June and has seen steady growth in orders since, and it’s delivering thousands of orders a week already.
Many people tried logging on to their loan servicers website immediately following the president’s announcement to see if a portion of their debt had been canceled, but many of those sites had crashed. That’s why Student Loan Hero is stepping in to clear up some confusion.
The company is offering a $200 rebate for customers who buy the technology before December 1. On their website, it says that smart thermostats help you save energy, time and money at home.
Qualifying households will receive $391 for each participating student to purchase SNAP-eligible food at stores that accept Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards. The benefits cover the summer months retroactively.
The annual initiative allows the 40 libraries in the county, including Birmingham Public Library locations, to allow patrons with late fees the opportunity to donate food to help those in need and have up to $10 of their library fines waived.
New tonight, a warning that you may be paying more than you should be if you borrowed money for a purchase anytime this spring. The Wall Street Journal reported that credit agency Equifax gave inaccurate credit scores on millions of consumers seeking loans.
The demand for locally sourced food is up in Alabama. And local food producers are turning to the online market to deliver the farm right to your front door.
Multiple victims from five states have contacted the BBB to say they’ve collectively lost hundreds of thousands of dollars after wiring money to a business claiming to sell used, heavy equipment on their website. But those victims never got what they paid for.
It’s part of the city’s rental assistance program for families struggling from the pandemic, but now with inflation, they said the need for help is larger than before.
Veteran realtor says data shows home prices are up slightly this year over last year and houses are staying on the market for 16 days this year, compared to 20 days last year.
Experts said the U.S. is expected to place higher sanctions on Russia that could cause dropping gas prices to rise again. They said it could be a 50% increase between early October and December.
We’re all paying close attention to how much we’re spending at the pump, which may explain why more people are now noticing “hold fees” tacked on to their gasoline purchases.
UAB Associate Professor David Becker, PhD, said inflation hasn’t been equal across the board. He said certain sectors have been impacted more and quicker than others.
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