Personal Finance

Why Summer Travel Looks Stable (for Now) as Iran War Drives Costs Up

Airlines are holding fares steady for now, but experts warn a prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure could slash global seat availability by up to 40% — and airline executives are already signaling they're ready to raise prices the moment oil costs stay high.

More Americans Are Taking Out These High-Interest Loans. But Should You?

The share of Americans carrying a personal loan jumped from 31% to 38% in just eight years — and with average balances hitting $19,333, here's when the math actually works in your favor.

Foundayo, Wegovy and How GLP-1 Weight-Loss Pills Compare to Shots

New FDA-approved pill versions of Wegovy and Zepbound can cost up to $1,479 less per month than their injectable counterparts — but the differences in effectiveness, side effects, and insurance coverage may surprise you.

What Is a National Consumption Tax? How It Differs from Income Tax

The FairTax Act of 2025 would scrap the IRS entirely and replace it with a 23% national sales tax — and with tariffs already acting as a hidden consumption tax on imports, the push to overhaul how America taxes you may be closer than you think.

Being in the Sandwich Generation Is Costly. Here’s How Much.

A new study reveals that families caring for both kids and aging parents rack up an average of $64,000 in debt every year — and in one state, care costs alone exceed the median household income.

Trump’s Treasury Boss Visits NY Diner, Downplays Gas-Price Surge as ‘Blip’

Gas prices just posted their biggest monthly spike since 1967 — a record 21.2% jump — but the Treasury secretary says it's nothing to worry about, while the people actually paying for it aren't so sure.

Wayfair to Open Its First Physical Store in Florida

The 94,000-square-foot Fort Lauderdale location will tailor its merchandise to South Florida lifestyles — and promises free delivery on the big stuff like sofas and dining sets.

10 Free Services You Didn’t Know Social Security Offers

There's more to the Social Security Administration than just dishing out retirement benefits.

More Than 350,000 Vitamins, Iron Supplements Recalled. See Brands.

Iron-containing pills from 11 popular brands — sold everywhere from Amazon to Ulta Beauty — lacked the child-resistant packaging required by federal law.

See the Lowest – and Highest – Gas Prices Across the US

California gas hit $5.92 a gallon and the national average spiked 21% in a single month — the biggest monthly jump since records began in 1967, with no quick relief in sight.

Want to Rent Your Home for World Cup? Airbnb Tracker Estimates Profit

Airbnb's new profit tracker shows homeowners near World Cup venues could pocket an average of $3,700 — and a $750 sign-up bonus sweetens the deal for first-time hosts.

Buyer’s Markets in the U.S.? Here Are 8 Surprising Metros

Eight major metros — mostly pandemic-era boomtowns in Florida, Texas, and Atlanta — have flipped to buyer's territory, and experts say the negotiating leverage is only going to get stronger.
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