It looks like my New Year's Resolution of winning the lottery is going to cost more this year. Or is it my retirement plan?
Either way, Powerball lotto tickets will be going to $2 beginning January 15.
Peanut butter has been a staple for frugal food lovers for years, but a looming price increase could make it more of a luxury item before the end of the year.
Facing shortages after a dismal peanut harvest, producers have begun implementing steep price hikes, and consumers will start feeling the pinch this week — adding to a general rise in the cost of food throughout 2011.
Wal-Mart is by far the world's most popular and profitable retailer. While its stockholders may feel the pinch of taking better care of its employees, even its part-time workers, the 1.4M workers who call Wal-Mart their employer just want to be taken care of too.
We’re paying about a nickel less at the pump today than we were a week ago. AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report says the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Shreveport/Bossier is $3.54. At this time last Monday, we were paying $3.59. Statewide, the average this morning is $3.57. Nationally, it’s $3.66.
