Minimum wage going up, little help as costs soar

Minimum wage going up, but so does inflation
About 2 million Americans get a raise Thursday as the federal minimum wage rises 70 cents. The bad news: Higher gas and food prices are swallowing it...

Retail trade group offers weak holiday forecast
Holiday sales are expected to grow at the slowest pace in six years as shoppers worry about jobs, the housing and stock markets and high gas and food...

Many retailers post sluggish August sales
Many of the nation’s retailers struggled with a sluggish back-to-school season, as shoppers focused on buying essentials amid persistent worries...

Disney theme park ticket prices to rise
LOS ANGELES : As if rising gas and food prices weren't enough, a ticket to the Magic Kingdom will soon cost a few bucks more.

Disney theme park ticket prices to rise
As if rising gas and food prices weren't enough, a ticket to the Magic Kingdom will soon cost a few bucks more.