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Inflation down in August, Boar’s Head listeria issues, study shows critical nutrient gaps
Read full article: Inflation down in August, Boar’s Head listeria issues, study shows critical nutrient gapsInflation for all prices is trending down, though housing costs are still rising. USDA inspectors raised red flags at a Boar’s Head plant two years before a deadly listeria outbreak. And a new study reveals that most people are missing seven essential nutrients important for their health.
Inflation hits lowest level in 3 years. Here’s what that means for our economy.
Read full article: Inflation hits lowest level in 3 years. Here’s what that means for our economy.Inflation has hit its lowest level in more than three years, a development that impacts everyone. But what does this mean for our wallets and the overall economy? An economist with UTSA’s Institute for Economic Development explains what changes could be on the horizon.
San Antonio nonprofit says thousands of students are in need of supplies, clothes with high prices
Read full article: San Antonio nonprofit says thousands of students are in need of supplies, clothes with high pricesNonprofits, like San Antonio Threads, said the need for supplies and clothes is widespread even with school in session for so many students.
Deep dive into San Antonio’s housing problem as inflation, home prices rise
Read full article: Deep dive into San Antonio’s housing problem as inflation, home prices riseRight now, inflation and housing prices are a struggle across the nation for people of all economic levels. In San Antonio, those two issues are combining with the end of the COVID-era eviction moratorium, collectively causing a housing crisis. Solutionaries looks at the big picture, laying out current solutions and needs that still have to be met.
Rocked by inflation, local women are turning to a government program for help with pregnancy, children’s nutrition
Read full article: Rocked by inflation, local women are turning to a government program for help with pregnancy, children’s nutritionAs inflation continues to rock families nationwide, many local women are turning to a government program for help with pregnancy and feeding their children.
‘Changes have to happen’: Small businesses call for support as more continue to shut down across San Antonio
Read full article: ‘Changes have to happen’: Small businesses call for support as more continue to shut down across San AntonioAfter seven years, Sangria on the Burg is closing on Sunday. The owner said rising supply costs and a drop in sales are the reasons for shutting the doors.
Here’s why auto repairs are so expensive right now
Read full article: Here’s why auto repairs are so expensive right nowIf you've had to take your car in for repairs lately, you likely had to dole out more money than usual. There are several reasons why spiking auto shop prices are hitting customers hard
Leading SA: President at Victory Capital advises families on interest rates, mortgages, and savings
Read full article: Leading SA: President at Victory Capital advises families on interest rates, mortgages, and savingsInterest rates, savings, mortgages, a lot is happening in the financial world that may significantly impact you and your family. Mannik Dhillon, President of VictoryShares and Solution for Victory Capital, joined Leading SA this weekend to break it all down and advise families who have college in their future.
San Antonio launches website to help people search for affordable rental units
Read full article: San Antonio launches website to help people search for affordable rental unitsThe City of San Antonio is launching a website to help people find affordable housing options as the price of rent increases in the city and throughout Texas.
Leading SA: Housing and stock market outlook for the upcoming year
Read full article: Leading SA: Housing and stock market outlook for the upcoming yearWhether it is the stock market or the housing market, 2022 has been a roller coaster of emotions and prices. There are a lot of questions revolving around interest rates, a possible recession, and what comes next.
Same cart of groceries costs $34 more than last year, analysis shows
Read full article: Same cart of groceries costs $34 more than last year, analysis showsInflation may be easing, but your grocery receipt doesn't show it. A detailed price check of the same groceries shows most prices significantly higher than one year ago.
Higher costs, supply chain issues impacting Habitat for Humanity’s housing expansion
Read full article: Higher costs, supply chain issues impacting Habitat for Humanity’s housing expansionInflation and supply chain shortages have posed several challenges for many local organizations and businesses, and Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio has been no exception.
Leading SA: President of Direct Investor Business for Victory Capital discusses the economy, inflation
Read full article: Leading SA: President of Direct Investor Business for Victory Capital discusses the economy, inflationOne of the topics on so many families’ minds across the country is the economy — inflation, stock market woes, and interest rates — there is so much going on — and many questions.
Rent has increased across Bexar County. How does your ZIP code stack up?
Read full article: Rent has increased across Bexar County. How does your ZIP code stack up?The real estate market in San Antonio is starting to cool down after nearly two years of surging sales and increases in price but renters have faced large increases in some areas as well.
Cost to raise a child is now estimated to be more than $300K, research finds
Read full article: Cost to raise a child is now estimated to be more than $300K, research findsEvery caregiver knows the costs associated with raising a child are high but a new report from the Wall Street Journal states that the cost is at a four-decade high.
Despite inflation, consumers ‘cautiously optimistic’ about economy, consumer report shows
Read full article: Despite inflation, consumers ‘cautiously optimistic’ about economy, consumer report showsA new consumer report from the University of Michigan found people are starting to feel optimistic about the economy.
Median price of homes in San Antonio jumped nearly $46K in one year
Read full article: Median price of homes in San Antonio jumped nearly $46K in one yearThe latest numbers from the San Antonio Board of Realtors show that the median price of a home in San Antonio jumped $45,700 from July 2021 to July 2022.
Your credit card debt is about to cost more. Here’s what to do now.
Read full article: Your credit card debt is about to cost more. Here’s what to do now.Just as people are resorting to their credit cards more to cover rising costs, interest rates on those cards are rising. If you can't pay off cards every month, some other strategies can help prevent getting deeper into debt.
Inflation, interest rates, and recession: what you need to know
Read full article: Inflation, interest rates, and recession: what you need to knowThe highest level of inflation in decades has people across San Antonio and the country worried about the decreasing power of their paychecks, but the Federal Reserve’s series of interest rate hikes will affect you, too. KSAT talks with the experts about how.
Charts show substantial increase in prices in San Antonio and Texas due to inflation
Read full article: Charts show substantial increase in prices in San Antonio and Texas due to inflationTexas has not been immune to rising inflation costs and shrinking product sizes but how exactly is it affecting us locally?
Survey finds 84% of people in San Antonio feeling impact of inflation
Read full article: Survey finds 84% of people in San Antonio feeling impact of inflationA large majority of people in the San Antonio area say the rise in inflation is affecting their daily life and spending behaviors, according to a new Google survey.
Inflation and car prices: What’s going on? How did this happen?
Read full article: Inflation and car prices: What’s going on? How did this happen?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.
With soaring gas prices, EVs and public transportation have never looked more attractive
Read full article: With soaring gas prices, EVs and public transportation have never looked more attractiveThe nationwide average price for a gallon of unleaded gas has reached record highs in 2022, according to GasBuddy.com.
We asked how inflation is affecting your life. Here’s what you had to say.
Read full article: We asked how inflation is affecting your life. Here’s what you had to say.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?
Ships are sitting offshore containing items that we desperately need -- what can be done?
Read full article: Ships are sitting offshore containing items that we desperately need -- what can be done?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.
How do your county’s current gas prices compare to last week, last month?
Read full article: How do your county’s current gas prices compare to last week, last month?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.
Which groceries are soaring in price? We did the math
Read full article: Which groceries are soaring in price? We did the mathIf you think your cart of groceries is costing you more, you're not wrong. A price check of meat, milk, eggs and more showed the same cart of groceries costs about $20 more than last year.
Buying gift cards from locally-owned restaurants is a great way to support struggling businesses, hospitality industry leaders say
Read full article: Buying gift cards from locally-owned restaurants is a great way to support struggling businesses, hospitality industry leaders sayFood costs have skyrocketed, and restaurants have had to increase wages to keep staff members. Hospitality industry leaders say buying gift cards and merchandise from local shops or restaurants is a great way to support struggling businesses.
Your wild home-buying, selling stories: These 17 help paint the picture
Read full article: Your wild home-buying, selling stories: These 17 help paint the pictureWe’ve all heard about it by now: Houses are selling like crazy (and they have been for quite some time now), interest rates have been at all-time lows, and it seems like everywhere you turn, you learn of another wild real estate story.