inflation Here's What Recent Inflation Means For Your Wallet Inflation rose 0.1% in August even with a sharp drop in gas prices, according to the consumer price index report released Tuesday. While it doesn’t sound like much, inflation trickles down into our daily lives. Lori Bettinger, the president of Bancalliance and former director of TARP, joins LX News to discuss how exactly this increase in inflation impacts your daily...
Queen Elizabeth II Before Social Media, the Most Popular Portrait Belonged to Queen Elizabeth II At just eight years old, former Princess Elizabeth’s face was printed on Canada’s twenty-dollar bill. As time went on, Queen Elizabeth II would cover more than a hundred pieces of currency across the world — the true meaning of world-famous. Story by LX News storyteller Peter Hull.
Jobs Thinking About Retiring Early? What You Should Know Have you ever thought about quitting your job permanently and retiring early? Well, you’re not alone. Throughout the pandemic, many people have been thinking about substituting their careers for something that will make them happier in life. LX News Storyteller Eric Rodriguez explores early retirement and things to consider before doing so.
Economy Drought is Leading Texas Farmers to Sell Off Their Livestock A lack of water also means a lack of grass for cattle to eat, and that’s impacting local economies that rely on beef and dairy production. Texas A&M professor and livestock economist David P. Anderson joins LX News to discuss how the Texas drought is impacting ranchers.
real estate Tips for Home Buyers in a Cooling Real Estate Market The housing market has been on a wild ride over the past two years, and if you’re not sure where things stand now, you’re not alone. Real estate agent Matt Templeton breaks down what to expect if you’re looking to buy or rent and how to get the best deal.
Housing Rents Are Climbing as Tenants Return to Cities Landlords are raising rents across the U.S., and prices are up significantly in cities like New York and Los Angeles. Some tenants are staying in one place longer and avoiding upgrades, while others are moving to downsize, according to Jeff Tucker, senior economist at Zillow, who joins LX News.
tuition How the War in Ukraine Could Impact College Tuition Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sent various markets into disarray, and that volatility could impact the cost of a college tuition for students in the United States.
Student Loans What's the Connection Between Surfing, Student Loans, and Grocery Bags? Is there any connection between surfing, student loans and grocery bags? NBC San Diego’s Dana Williams tries to find out in this episode of Connect the Dots.
gas prices Analyst Predicts Slow Drop in Gas Prices President Joe Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax, an 18-cent-per-gallon tax, to give customers relief as prices at the pump remain high. Oil prices are coming down too, which will decrease the price of gasoline. Patrick De Haan of Gasbuddy is confident that prices will keep coming down, potentially into the July 4 weekend.
bitcoin Where Is Crypto Legal? This Map Can Help This interactive map shows which countries allow cryptocurrency transactions and explains the level of legality in each nation — including regulations for taxation and anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism laws.
