Personal Finance

Money in a Minute for the Week Ending April 17, 2026

Here's a quick roundup of the news that moved your money this week, from Money Talks News founder, Stacy Johnson.

15 States With the Fattest Federal Income Tax Refunds

See how much Americans living in these states get back from the IRS on average.

8 Common Fertilizer Mistakes That Can Damage Your Lawn (and What to Do Instead)

Don't let these missteps waste your money, harm your lawn or contaminate local water sources.

Fewer Summer Flights Planned at This Major US Airport. What’s Happening?

Last summer, fewer than 60% of O'Hare arrivals and departures ran on time — so the FAA is capping daily operations at 2,708 flights from May 17 through October 24 to prevent a repeat.

Here’s How Much $5 Can Get You at Major Fast-Food Chains

From Wendy's 99-cent Jr. Cheeseburger to Taco Bell's $5 Classic Luxe Box with a burrito, taco, cinnamon twists, and a drink, here's the exact breakdown of what your $5 will stretch to at seven chains right now.

Women Can’t Get Estrogen Patches. Here’s What the FDA Is Doing to Help.

The estrogen patch shortage that began in January is forcing some women to pay nine times more for alternative hormone therapy — and the FDA is not yet officially calling it a shortage.

Imagine Still Working in Your 80s While Your Grandchild Retires at 35

Are you destined to keep working while younger generations clock out early?

Midlife Crisis: Can You Live the Good Life Without Wrecking Your Retirement?

Follow these steps to define your baseline, automate the process and spend the rest without anxiety.

The Rise of ‘No-Reply’ Emails and What It Means for Travelers

After a Canadian wildfire evacuation left one traveler chasing a refund through a wall of automated non-responses, a consumer advocate reveals three workarounds that actually get results.

First-Time Homebuyer? Here Are 10 Metros Where You Might Luck Out

Jacksonville tops Zillow's April rankings — and in some of these markets, nearly two-thirds of for-sale listings fall within reach of a median-income buyer.

Hyundai Recalls over 94K Vehicles. See Affected Models

Fuel pipe fasteners on four Genesis models — including the G80, G90, and GV80 — may loosen over time and spark a fire, but recall notification letters won't reach affected owners until June 8.

Kia Recalls over 141,000 Vehicles. See the Affected Model

The fuel pipe defect on 2022–2026 Kia Carnival minivans can leak near the fuel rail and ignite — and while dealers will fix it free of charge, recall notification letters won't go out until June 2.
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