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Over 75% of Americans say tipping culture has gone too far: study

More than three-quarters of Americans believe tipping culture has gone too far, as requirements for tips at credit card vending machines in nearly all establishments annoy consumers, according to the survey. A study by discount search website Couponbirds found that nearly two-thirds of the 1,100 people surveyed felt pressured to spend a few extra dollars […]

Here’s where Americans are being stretched to the limit to buy a home

Home prices continue to rise, with some buyers seeing their home prices double, according to the National Association of Realtors. (iStock) Home prices increased in 86% of metropolitan areas nationwide, and the median price of single-family existing homes nationwide rose 3.5% year over year to $391,700. For buyers currently on the market, this means home […]

Americans expect high inflation to linger in latest New York Fed survey

Former Kansas City Fed President Thomas Honig responded to Jerome Powell’s statement that the Fed was not ready to start cutting interest rates “coast-to-coast.” Americans are bracing for continued high inflation for years to come, according to a major New York Fed survey released Monday. The median expectation is inflation rate According to the New […]

US national park attendance soared in 2023 as millions of Americans head outdoors

In 2023, America’s national parks experienced a major resurgence in popularity, with overall visitor numbers increasing by more than 4%. Citizens are showing a newfound enthusiasm for exploring the country’s diverse and spectacular natural landscapes. This increase reflects broader trends in outdoor recreation, as more people seek refuge and adventure in the vast nature and […]

Government gets fatter while Americans rack up record-high credit-card debt

“Kudlow” panelists Art Laffer and Steve Moore react to voters abandoning “Bidenomics” ahead of the 2024 presidential election. While the White House was giving a lecture. economic strengthAmericans are drowning in credit card debt, which reached a record $1.13 trillion by the end of last year. Of course, Americans are unhappy with the economy. We […]

Biden repeats promise to Black Americans: ‘I have your back’

President Biden redoubled his commitment to stand by Black Americans in an interview Saturday, pointing to his record of support for Black-owned small businesses and strong job creation numbers. “You promised Black America… that you would support us. Do you feel that you support us?” MSNBC’s Jonathan Capehart said in a clip that aired Sunday. […]

Americans divided on whom they trust to do better job as president: Poll

A new poll shows Americans are almost evenly split between President Biden and former President Trump, saying they trust both to do better as president. Neither Biden nor Trump have the upper hand; ABC News/Ipsos poll The results showed that 36% of respondents trust Trump to do a better job leading the country, 33% trust […]