Fuel and fertilizer prices could stay high for ‘a prolonged period,’ IEA head warns
The head of the International Energy Agency issued an ominous warning Monday for anyone looking forward to some relief from high energy prices and their downstream effects.
The head of the International Energy Agency issued an ominous warning Monday for anyone looking forward to some relief from high energy prices and their downstream effects.
Disaster aid approved for seven states, others wait for a decision
Federal disaster relief is starting to flow as the White House approves major disaster declarations for seven states, yet multiple other regions remain in limbo after a series of severe storms and floods dating back to last year.
Federal disaster relief is starting to flow as the White House approves major disaster declarations for seven states, yet multiple other regions remain in limbo after a series of severe storms and floods dating back to last year.
WA ranks 7th-most expensive state to raise a child: Here's the cost
Raising a child is no small feat, but according to a new study, Washington is among the most expensive states in the U.S. to do so.
Raising a child is no small feat, but according to a new study, Washington is among the most expensive states in the U.S. to do so.
Dollar General $8.5M settlement: Last day to file a claim
U.S. consumers have until April 13 to file a claim in a class action settlement with Dollar General over allegations that the retailer charged higher prices at checkout than what was advertised on store shelves.
U.S. consumers have until April 13 to file a claim in a class action settlement with Dollar General over allegations that the retailer charged higher prices at checkout than what was advertised on store shelves.
New tax breaks on tips, overtime - What to know
The Trump administration passed a new law that will allow millions of Americans to claim federal income tax breaks for tips and overtime for the first time. However, it is up to each state to decide to match the federal tax changes. Many states have already decided not to do so.
The Trump administration passed a new law that will allow millions of Americans to claim federal income tax breaks for tips and overtime for the first time. However, it is up to each state to decide to match the federal tax changes. Many states have already decided not to do so.
Trump admits gas prices could remain high through November elections
President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.
President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.
Average new car prices near $50,000 as rate of increase accelerates
As anyone looking to buy a vehicle knows, purchasing a new car, truck, or SUV is getting more and more expensive, and a new report shows that the rate that prices are increasing is starting to speed up.
As anyone looking to buy a vehicle knows, purchasing a new car, truck, or SUV is getting more and more expensive, and a new report shows that the rate that prices are increasing is starting to speed up.
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2026 streaming price hikes: Netflix, Spotify, YouTube & more [See the List]
For millions of people who stream their favorite shows, the price of doing so just keeps getting higher and higher. On Friday, YouTube became the latest major streamer to hike its prices. But the company is by no means the only one that has done so recently.
For millions of people who stream their favorite shows, the price of doing so just keeps getting higher and higher. On Friday, YouTube became the latest major streamer to hike its prices. But the company is by no means the only one that has done so recently.
Consumer sentiment plummets as inflation fears surge
The Iran war weighed heavily on the minds of consumers last month when they were asked about their expectations for the economy, a new University of Michigan study found.
The Iran war weighed heavily on the minds of consumers last month when they were asked about their expectations for the economy, a new University of Michigan study found.
Annual cost of raising a small child goes up in several states: See where
The annual cost of raising a small child has gone up in several states. Here’s where costs are rising the most this year.
The annual cost of raising a small child has gone up in several states. Here’s where costs are rising the most this year.
Tax Day 2026 freebies and deals
April 15 is tax day and there are several restaurants offering free food deals to help make paying taxes a bit easier.
April 15 is tax day and there are several restaurants offering free food deals to help make paying taxes a bit easier.
IRS: Tax refunds are up this year; here's how much
Tax refunds are surging above past averages. Here's what to know.
Tax refunds are surging above past averages. Here's what to know.
Inflation may see its largest increase in years as gas prices surge
The battle against inflation hit a new roadblock as soaring gas prices are affecting consumers wallets, while complicating the Federal Reserve's path toward lowering interest rates.
The battle against inflation hit a new roadblock as soaring gas prices are affecting consumers wallets, while complicating the Federal Reserve's path toward lowering interest rates.
Crypto fraud tops FBI's annual crime report as Americans lose billions to scams
The FBI recently released its annual report on internet crime and found that cryptocurrency-related scams accounted for the most reported losses among all scam categories last year.
The FBI recently released its annual report on internet crime and found that cryptocurrency-related scams accounted for the most reported losses among all scam categories last year.
Fed official says interest rate hike possible as gas prices, inflation remain elevated
Fed official Beth Hammack warns interest rates could rise if inflation stays elevated, citing uncertainty over the Iran war's impact on oil and gas prices.
Fed official Beth Hammack warns interest rates could rise if inflation stays elevated, citing uncertainty over the Iran war's impact on oil and gas prices.
USPS temporarily suspends pension contributions amid ‘severe financial crisis’
The U.S. Postal Service said it was temporarily suspending contributions to employee pension plans in an effort to “conserve cash” due to an “ongoing, severe financial crisis.”
The U.S. Postal Service said it was temporarily suspending contributions to employee pension plans in an effort to “conserve cash” due to an “ongoing, severe financial crisis.”
Disney plans to cut 1,000 jobs. What we know
Disney is conducting a new round of job cuts expected to roll out in the coming weeks. While these layoffs will impact several areas of the business, the marketing department is slated to endure most of the downsizing.
Disney is conducting a new round of job cuts expected to roll out in the coming weeks. While these layoffs will impact several areas of the business, the marketing department is slated to endure most of the downsizing.
Indiana to suspend gas tax for one month as prices surge
Indiana is hitting pause on its gas tax as prices surge amid Middle East tensions. Here's what to know.
Indiana is hitting pause on its gas tax as prices surge amid Middle East tensions. Here's what to know.
5 common mistakes that could be costing American taxpayers thousands of dollars every year
Tax season is closing soon, and here are 5 common mistakes that could be costing American taxpayers thousands of dollars every year.
Tax season is closing soon, and here are 5 common mistakes that could be costing American taxpayers thousands of dollars every year.
It now costs more than $300K to raise a child; here’s how much it costs in your state
Raising a child in America just hit a staggering new milestone – costing families more than $300,000, according to new data. Here's where it's most expensive.
Raising a child in America just hit a staggering new milestone – costing families more than $300,000, according to new data. Here's where it's most expensive.