Precious metals have a place in diversified portfolios. However, the assumption that they are immune to volatility or risk is ...

HALIFAX — Firefighters say they are facing increasing levels of violence on duty, and they’re asking the federal government to step up legislation. In a survey of over 117 fire departments in Canada, ...

Higher tax rates on utility ratepayers and businesses were approved Tuesday night by the Tucson City Council in an attempt to address a city budget shortfall. The four rate changes are expected to ...

LANSING, MI - Consumers Energy is again beginning the process of raising natural gas rates, on the first day it is permitted to under Michigan law and for the fourth year in a row. The utility serving ...

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A proposed distribution rate by the Potomac Electric Power Company would increase consumers’ rates by 23 percent, according to a consumer advocacy group. The Office of People’s ...

SCRANTON — Jermyn resident Jordan Moran and six other community members urged the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to reject a proposed rate hike from PPL Electric Utilities that would raise the ...

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Major utility companies serving the Borderland are considering raising their rates. El Paso Electric, El Paso Water and Texas Gas Service have all announced the intention to ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The city council voted on Tuesday to increase water and sewer rates by more than 7 percent for next year. The rate increase will add $4.10 per month to bills for low-volume ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Consumers will need to prepare to pay more to keep the lights on. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission raised the price on electric supply rates on December 1. PECO ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio—FirstEnergy will raise its base electricity rates by a net total of $34 million per year for the next few years, after winning state regulators’ blessing for the plan last week. But, on ...

Mortgage rates stayed steady through most of 2025, but two consecutive Federal Reserve rate cuts in September and October signaled a slowing economy and cooling housing market. While federal fund ...

(NEXSTAR) – The U.S. Postal Service has outlined its plans for “new competitive prices” on shipping services. In a proposal filed earlier this month, USPS proposed price increases for Priority Mail, ...