The threshold for living comfortably has gotten much higher in many Americans’ minds. Americans believe they would need to earn $186,000 per year to feel financially secure or comfortable — more than double what the average full-time, year-round worker made in 2022, according to a Bankrate survey published Monday. This figure has fallen 20% from last year, when respondents said they needed $233,000 to feel secure.

Here's how much Americans think they need to make to feel financially secure

Drive-in fast food chain Sonic is adding its name to the meal deal wars with the launch of its $1.99 value menu, the company said in a statement on Monday. At a time when elevated levels of inflation force consumers to look elsewhere for better priced choices, Sonic is boasting that the introduction of its value menu will give customers “something different.”

Sonic is launching a $1.99 value menu as the meal deal wars heat up

Fast food meal deals from McDonald's and Burger King have another competitor with the addition of a $7 box from Taco Bell.

New Taco Bell $7 Luxe Cravings Box enters fast food value meal arena

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This Fourth of July, cookouts will be more expensive than ever before as everybody gathers for fireworks, food, and parades with friends and family. Despite a significant decline from its peak of 9.1% in June 2022, inflation still exceeds the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, standing at 3.27% as of May. High inflation has put a […]

Hot dogs and hamburgers will cost you more this July Fourth

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Another fast food chain is joining the value meal trend. Here's what you'll get in Taco Bell's new $7 cravings box.

Taco Bell joins fast food's value meal trend with $7 box. Here's what's in it

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Certain roles within major fast-food chains offer surprisingly high earning potential in an industry often associated with low wages and entry-level positions. High-paying fast-food restaurant jobs...

4 Fast-Food Jobs That Pay $100,000

McDonald’s has revealed the details of its highly anticipated $5 value meal, which the fast food chain hopes will rev up sluggish sales and lure back customers who have cut back.

McDonald’s releases a new $5 value meal to combat inflation

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This Uber-Popular McDonald’s Menu Item Could Soon Outpace the Chain’s Burgers

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Tomorrow is July 4th, and with it comes fireworks. But what if you want fireworks of flavor in your mouth? Don’t worry, 7-Eleven has the hook-up with a bunch of new food items on offer. And the even better news is that yes, 7-Eleven is open on the Fourth of July.

7-Eleven now has a breakfast pizza, chicken nuggets, and new taquitos, just in time for July 4th

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Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

While a classic taco or quesadilla are always delicious, everyone loves Taco Bell for its ingenious menu innovations. The Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap? Nacho Fries? Mexican Pizza? Come on, who else could have thought of that?. Because Taco Bell’s menu items are so creative, you really do have to hit the...

Taco Bell Has 3 New Products Coming to Grocery Stores

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Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? It’s much more expensive now to stock your pantry than ever. Here are foods we all used to eat but can barely afford any more.

15 Common Foods We Can Barely Afford Anymore

Taco Bell has brought out a new value box deal, allowing customers to grab themselves some of the chain’s most popular items at a discounted price. Taco Bell already revealed one new value box meal earlier in June 2024. The $5 Discovery Box is up for grabs every single Tuesday, where customers can enjoy catching a bargain on a weeknight.

Taco Bell reveals new $7 Luxe Cravings Box

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A federal judge in New Jersey rejected on Friday a bid from a group of cancer victims to block Johnson & Johnson’s proposed $6.5 billion bankruptcy settlement plan of its talc cancer lawsuits. Suggested Reading. The plaintiffs filed a motion earlier in June asking a New Jersey court to...

A group of cancer victims couldn't block Johnson & Johnson's $6.5 billion talc-powder settlement

Fried chicken is an American delicacy that isn’t taken lightly. So why not celebrate fried chicken by giving it its own day? National Fried Chicken Day is July 6 and most fast food chains are offering customers unbeatable deals this Saturday. Whether you like dining in or taking out, there is a delicious deal for you.

The Best National Fried Chicken Day Deals

In the food world, few debates are as controversial as whether or not pineapple belongs on pizza. So, it’s only natural that when Pepsi entered the pineapple conversation last year, it caused quite a stir. Now, a year later, we’re revisiting the question of whether or not pineapple belongs...

Pepsi’s Most Controversial Flavor Is Back

Fast food is convenient, and the classic chicken sandwich is a near-foolproof option. Keep reading to find out which chain has the cheapest chicken sandwich combo.

The Most Affordable Fast Food Chicken Sandwich Meals, Ranked

Walmart recently partnered with drone delivery startup Wing to offer packages shipped same-day by air. There is a laundry list of hurdles to overcome in order for this to be a reality, from regulatory approval, technological integration, and simply making it cost-effective to operate. One of the hurdles that Walmart and Wing have recently stumbled over is gun owners. Last week a Florida man admitted to shooting down a Walmart delivery drone, which he claimed was surveilling him, with a 9mm pistol as it flew over his home.

People are shooting down Walmart delivery drones

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Do you believe in genuine friendship? Finding a loyal and reliable friend is tricky nowadays. Many people are two-faced and like using their loved ones’ weaknesses to attack them.

5 Zodiac Signs That Make The Best Friends

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If you live in Florida, you probably already know that a surge of chicken eateries have opened in the Sunshine State in recent months. Examples that I've written about are Big Chicken and Slim Chickens, as just a few examples.

Florida-Based Grocers Publix, Winn Dixie Top List Of The Best Grocery Store Fried Chicken

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July 4th food staples are more expensive. Here's how much prices have increased

Even America’s coveted “Big Day” can’t escape the jab of pesky inflation. This fourth of July, consumers may need to spend a little more cash on...

July 4th food staples are more expensive. Here's how much prices have increased

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