How raising interest rates curbs inflation – and what could possibly go wrong
After about three decades of relatively low inflation, consumer prices are skyrocketing again.
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Federal Reserve plans to raise interest rates ‘soon’ to fight inflation: What that means for consumers and the economy
The Federal Reserve on Jan. 26, 2022, signaled plans to begin raising interest rates "soon" - possibly in March - in a bid to tamp down inflation before it poses a serious risk to the U.S. economy.
Inflation marker hits nearly 40-year high
Yet another key inflation marker has hit its highest rate in decades, newly released federal economic data show.
Washington state AG shuts down ‘Sold by Amazon’ program nationwide
Amazon has agreed to shut down its third-party seller program nationwide and pay a fine of $2.25 million after Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson investigated the company for price fixing.
Taxpayers could experience major refund delays this year from backlogged IRS
Americans around the country will begin filing their income taxes as the filing period opened this week, but many could experience major delays from the Internal Revenue Service, which still has millions of unprocessed returns from last year.
Fewer Colorado families living in poverty receive TANF cash assistance
Colorado and other states are hoarding more than $6 billion intended for struggling families, according to new analysis.
Colorado to invest $400 million in affordable housing
A task force charged with addressing homelessness and affordable housing across Colorado is expected to release recommendations on how to invest some $400 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds later this month.
New Colorado minimum wage in effect
The new Colorado minimum wage took effect January 1.
Families face winter evictions across Nebraska
Since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's eviction moratorium expired in August, eviction court filings in Nebraska are on the rise.
PUC filings show Colorado energy bills will increase this winter
Some Colorado consumers can expect to see a significant increase to the energy bills this winter, according to recent filings with the state's Public Utilities Commission.
