Personal Finance

Texas AG Opens Probe Into Lululemon for Alleged ‘Forever Chemicals’

The Texas attorney general says the yoga-pants giant may have misled shoppers about PFAS chemicals linked to cancer and endocrine disruption — even as Lululemon insists it already phased them out years ago.

Why Prices Could Rise in NYC from Trump Hormuz Blockade

Gas prices already jumped 21.2% in March's CPI — and with the Hormuz blockade now in effect, NYC shoppers could soon see the ripple hit grocery and retail shelves as shipping costs climb.

Home Sales Were Limping Even before War, $4 Gas. Now What?

Existing home sales just hit their lowest pace since 1995 — and the March data doesn't yet capture the full drag from rising mortgage rates and $4-a-gallon gas.

9 Sneaky Surcharges Draining Your Wallet — Including the One That Just Spiked

These hidden fees are everywhere now — on your dinner check, your flight, your hotel bill. Here's how to fight back.

Gas Prices Hover Around $4 per Gallon. But Is Another Jump Coming?

With U.S.-Iran peace talks collapsed and a Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz now in place, GasBuddy's top analyst is warning drivers to prepare for another price surge — possibly this week.

Why Your Regular Retirement Income Is Hiking Your Capital Gains Tax (and What to Do About It)

Don't be caught off guard. Here's what to know, plus strategies for reducing your capital gains rate.

COVID Variant ‘Cicada’ Sees Jump in US Cases. What Are the Symptoms?

The highly mutated BA.3.2 strain jumped from 3.7% to 21.2% of U.S. wastewater samples in under a month — and it's already been detected in 25 states.

7 Things to Know About the Senior Property Tax Break 9 Million Homeowners Are Missing

Millions of older homeowners are leaving thousands on the table every year. Here's how to stop being one of them.

9 of the Best Cash Back Apps and Sites for Everyday Shopping Rewards

Here's how to use cash back apps to save a little on everyday spending.

15 Senior Benefits Going Unclaimed Every Year — See If You Qualify in 10 Minutes

Older Americans leave $30 billion on the table every year. A free 10-minute check could change that.

Here’s Who Gets Social Security Payments This Week on April 15

If your birthday falls between the 11th and 20th of the month, your April payment lands Wednesday — and SSI recipients follow an entirely different schedule that runs through the end of 2026.

What Is the Most Expensive Housing Rental Market in the DC Area?

Arlington, Va. beats out Washington, D.C. itself for priciest 1-bedroom rents in the region — and the gap between the DMV's most and least expensive rental markets stretches nearly $1,500 a month.
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