INFLATION

With inflation on the rise, stocking the pantry may seem like a challenge. Yet, there are ways to stock the pantry to ensure you save time and money in a pinch. These are some of the ways Beth Eggleston, a Meijer Nutrition Education Specialist, advises people to stock their pantry.

Demand for real Christmas trees is as high as ever and Michigan is the third-highest tree-growing state. The question is, will there be enough trees and how much will they cost?

People are adopting more conservative spending habits and adjusting their attitudes toward borrowing and saving, says a new U-M survey.

Inflation slowed more than expected, but remains elevated at 7.7% year-over-year as of October.

ALDI is rolling back prices on Thanksgiving essentials to save shoppers money this month.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican opponent Tudor Dixon were live Wednesday on Local 4 News, separately, to offer their final pitches to voters ahead of Election Day.

President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations.

You could be keeping more of your money next year, thanks to inflation and tax adjustments announced by the IRS for the 2023 tax year.

Pre-election polls for the 2020 U.S. presidential race commonly forecasted Joe Biden winning by a larger margin than he did over President Donald Trump. Hear the AP discuss the reliability of surveys and the role they should play in elections. (Oct. 17)

Got milk? If you need to buy some in the future, the question instead will be, Got money?

Making ends meet is harder than ever.

Are gas credit cards better than regular credit cards when it comes to saving money at the pump?

The IMF said UK prices will rise faster than any other major economy in the next two years.

As families struggle to make ends meet, one big hit to the bottom line just happened: checking off those long school supplies lists is far from cheap.

Many families are looking to stretch their dollars, which leads to buying in bulk. An analyst speaks on the benefits of having a Costco membership.

President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program aims to provide thousands of dollars in federal student debt cancellation for millions of Americans. But where does the money come from?

Gas prices are dropping, but the prices are grocery stores are climbing to record highs.

Inflation started to ease last month. U.S. consumer prices increased 8.5% in a year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday, down from June’s 9.1% peak. There was also no change in prices from July to July after climbing 1.3% in June.

The national average price for a gallon of gas is now nearly $4, according to the AAA.

CBS News projects that Kansas voters will uphold the right to an abortion, rejecting a measure that would have tightened curbs or banned abortions, statewide. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in Taiwan, says went there in peace for the region. China is fuming about the visit. And the Senate has passed the bill to expand health care benefits for veterans who were exposed to burn pits during their military service.

With no break in sight for rising prices, even wealthier Americans are feeling financially strained.

The European Central Bank has raised rates as it tries to tackle soaring eurozone inflation.

Inflation has risen to 9.1% over the past year, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Some 65% of U.S. adults earning $100,000 or more said they are "very concerned" about rising costs due to inflation, a CNBC/Morning Consult poll found.

A free four-week course, aimed at women who are ready to return to the workforce, will be offered this July to help with any income concerns families may be experiencing with rising inflation.

Treasury minister Simon Clarke warns bosses to be "very careful" in setting wage increases.

Wednesday’s rate hike is the highest in 28 years.

As everything costs keep going up, companies have been quietly making items smaller.

The national average price for a gallon of gas is now more than $5, according to the AAA. This is the first time this has ever happened.

Inflation is "here to stay," says Suze Orman, and given that, here's the "No. 1 investment that every single one of you should have no matter what right now."

Shopping for a new or used car over the last couple of years, has become a more challenging endeavor, thanks to issues from the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Poll results released Tuesday by the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce reveal that Michigan voters across political parties feel like the country is headed in the wrong direction.

While gas costs are increasing, diesel fuel is hitting record highs for its prices.

Gas prices are once again reaching record highs. Nationwide the average price per gallon hit $4.50, raising new concerns that we could hit $5 this summer.

As inflation rises and costs us more pretty much everywhere, we’ve been looking for ways to save in our series of “Make Ends Meet” stories.

Annual inflation grew by 8.3% in April, but some retirees may be shielded from certain swelling costs, according to a J.P. Morgan report.

To figure out how much inflation is impacting your wallet depends on what you're spending and where. Here's how to calculate your personal inflation rate.

High inflation and a tight labor market means workers have more leverage to make the case for a raise.

President Joe Biden is holding a news conference Tuesday morning to discuss how the government is working to battle inflation.

Here are some steps that you can take to stretch your money.

There’s no such thing as a quick and easy run through the grocery store anymore.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest Consumer Price Index on Tuesday.

While everything is costing more these days, there are still ways to save money. You just need to know where to look.

We want to know what you think we should be covering on the topic of inflation.

Inflation is currently the No. 1 concern of financial advisors, according to a new survey conducted by ETF Trends.

The owners of Crooked Creek Farm Fairy are the last generation that will be on this land. But even in their final years of loving and living the farm life, it has gotten incredibly difficult.

Inflation is the topic of the month in our solutions journalism show, “Solutionaries.”

It seems like you hear about it more and more these days: The extreme lengths people are going to in order to buy a new house; how much it costs to fill up the gas tank; and what we’re spending at the grocery store.

We’re all trying to save a few bucks these days, and for many, it all starts at the grocery store.

The nationwide average price for a gallon of unleaded gas has reached record highs in 2022, according to GasBuddy.com.

Just last week, we asked you, our readers and viewers: When it comes to inflation, or even just when you hear the word, what do you think of first? Or better yet, what’s affecting your life the most?

Inflation is a word that fills many with dread. A recent Harris Poll found that 55% of Americans are worried about inflation and what it will do to their cost of living.

If you’re in the Jacksonville, Florida area, you’ve likely seen the logjam of container ships sitting idly offshore. The vessels are packed with items destined for store shelves -- and they’re things business owners and consumers desperately need delivered.

If you’ve been to the gas pumps lately, or even listened to any news outlet, you’re likely well aware that gas prices are at a painful high.

Inflation might be called a hidden tax but the average household is seeing it alter the balance sheet every month. February’s Consumer Price Index clocked current inflation in at 7.9%. Not only is this the highest it’s been in 40 years, but it’s a substantial increase from the roughly 2% inflation in the years right before the pandemic.

Steps are being taken to slow down surging inflation in the U.S., but is it enough to end the nonstop sticker shock?

Oaks of Righteousness Christian Church said some days it’s gotten so low that they had only 20 boxes left to give.

The American Dream relies on the idea that anyone in the U.S. has the opportunity to become prosperous and climb the social ladder if they just work hard enough.But is that true for all working people?

The brewer blames rising inflation, adding that people may drink less beer as a result.

The cost of everything seems to be going up and fast.

The economy has become more resilient to the virus with each new variant. But it’s become clear that the rebound will revolve around pandemic caseloads.

The cost of everything from food to toiletries is up, and it may stay that way for a while. A Michigan Congresswoman says she’s feeling the pinch too, and she’s tracking prices in the area.

What is inflation? How did it happen? What are the dangers? These are all questions Local 4′s Rod Meloni aims to answer

Inflation surged to its highest level in nearly four decades in 2021. The Consumer Price Index increased by 0.5% in December, for a total annual increase of 7%. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane join CBSN to discuss the Biden administration's plans to combat inflation and what it means for Americans moving forward.

The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline dropped by 6 cents over the past two weeks to $3.41 per gallon.

For the wealthy and affluent, inflation brings the threat of higher interest rates, which increases the cost of borrowing and can put pressure on asset values.

Michigan has prices continue to decline as crude oil prices drop, according to data from AAA.

Chair Jerome Powell is right to retire the term “transitory.” Now the bank should change its approach to fulfilling its mandate.

This week we’re talking about TIPs, which stands for Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities.

Take advice from the experts about how to beat inflation or even benefit from it.

With the surge in pandemic spending fading, retailers must navigate unprecedented territory.

Experts say the current rise in prices will be short-lived.