Layoffs have sent waves of concern among workers, making many people wonder what they'd do if they lost their job. According to a recent Federal Reserve report, 24 percent of adults indicated they would have trouble paying monthly bills if they were laid off. So we thought we'd bring in a Wall Street veteran and financial expert for some tips on how to navigate losing your job. Vivian Tu, CEO and founder of Your Rich BFF, joined Cheddar News to break it down.
If you're looking for food that's good for you and the planet, look no further than the new Isle of Us café and marketplace in the Upper East Side. Cheddar's own Shannon LaNier is on the scene with more.
The price of one kitchen staple is dropping at a historic rate. In May, egg prices had their largest monthly decline in 72 years. Ricky Richardson, CEO of South Carolina-based Eggs Up Grill, joined Cheddar News to discuss the state of play in the egg industry as prices fall while food costs overall are on the rise again. Egg prices are "returning to more normal levels now, we're running down about 40% on a year-over-year basis," he said.
Eric Lynch, managing director of Scharf Investments, joined Cheddar News to discuss market trends and what lies ahead as the Federal Reserve paused interest rate hikes.
On this edition of Stretching Your Dollar, AJ Ayers, certified financial planner and co-founder of Brooklyn Fi, provided some tips on how to boost your credit score.