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Unaffordable America
How shoppers who pay in cash are subsidizing Americans’ credit card reward points
A study estimates that people who pay with cash and debit cards are subsidizing $30 billion a year in points and rewards for credit card users.
Utility companies want to pay you to generate power for the electrical grid
Some states offer homeowners the option of generating their own power and sending what they don’t use back to the grid. 
Oil records its biggest one-month drop in six years, bringing consumers some relief
The average price of gas fell 17 cents since its peak earlier this month, but it’s still 47% higher than it was at the start of the Iran war.
She paid an insurance company $99,000 to generate retirement income for life. Then it collapsed.
Risks are mounting in the life insurance industry, and experts are concerned state regulators aren’t protecting policyholders.
As the stock market nears record highs, another corner of Wall Street flashes warning signs
Moves in the bond market can have huge impacts on consumer finances — affecting how much you pay for everything from mortgages to car loans. 
Grocery prices jumped more in April than they did in nearly four years
Fresh vegetables are over 44% more expensive today than they were three months ago on an annualized basis.
Inflation surged to 3.8% in April, its highest level in nearly three years
The inflation rate is now rising faster than wages, which could aggravate the affordability crisis that has already been gripping consumers.
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How to save thousands of dollars on college tuition
Families might assume costs are locked in for the fall. They’re not.
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Rent, buy, refinance or renovate? What to know before making a move this spring
Mortgage rates and home prices are still elevated. But buyers have more leverage in the housing market today than they’ve had in years.
U.S. added 115,000 jobs in April as economy contends with Iran war impact
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ report arrives as gas hovers around $4.55 per gallon, up 50% since the war started in late February.
How a weaker dollar is quietly making life more expensive
The U.S. dollar has dropped about 10% against other major currencies since early 2025. That shift is starting to show up in everyday costs.
