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More Couples Are Keeping Separate Bank Accounts. What Are the Risks?

and on May 27, 2026

A new Fidelity survey of 3,000+ couples found Gen Z is twice as likely as boomers to keep money separate — and financial planners warn the fallout can include missed payments, lower credit scores, and costly probate battles.

Kevin Warsh Sworn In as Fed Chair. What May Change at the Central Bank

and on May 22, 2026

The new Fed chief takes over with inflation at 3.8% and consumer sentiment at record lows, armed with very different ideas about how the central bank should operate.

Memorial Day Weekend Will Be More Expensive. Are There Ways to Save?

and on May 21, 2026

Gas hit $4.56 a gallon, ground beef jumped to $6.90 a pound, and hotel costs rose 4.6% — this Memorial Day weekend costs more no matter how you celebrate.

Fed Rate Hike Odds Rise as Inflation Surges. What It Means for You

and on May 18, 2026

Futures markets now peg a 49% chance of a Fed rate hike by December — and what that could mean for your mortgage, credit card, and savings rates may surprise you.

Why Have Grocery Prices Shot Up the Most in 4 Years? We Explain.

, and on May 14, 2026

Food-at-home costs just notched their biggest monthly jump since 2022 — and multiple simultaneous shocks could push prices even higher in the months ahead.

Senate Confirms Trump Pick Kevin Warsh as Next Federal Reserve Chair

and on May 13, 2026

In a 54-45 vote, the Senate elevated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve amid ongoing concerns about the central bank’s independence from political pressure.

Senate Confirms Warsh as Fed Governor, One Step Closer to Chair

and on May 12, 2026

Kevin Warsh’s 51-45 Senate confirmation clears the path for a chair vote within days, potentially putting him in charge of U.S. interest rates by mid-June.

Consumer Prices Rose Again in April as Iran War Keeps Gas Prices High

and on May 12, 2026

April’s CPI rose 3.8% year-over-year, topping forecasts, with gas prices up 28.4% annually — and a possible Fed rate hike is now on the table.

Courts Keep Striking Down Tariffs. Why Aren’t Prices Dropping Too?

and on May 9, 2026

Courts have now ruled against two sets of Trump tariffs, but oil shocks from the Iran war, skittish businesses, and new Section 301 investigations mean shoppers shouldn’t expect relief at the checkout line anytime soon.

US Added 115,000 Jobs in April, Fueling Cautious Optimism about Hiring

and on May 8, 2026

April’s job gains beat forecasts, but with inflation climbing and the Fed watching closely, rate cuts this year are far from guaranteed.

U.S. Economic Growth Rebounds in First Quarter of 2026

and on April 30, 2026

GDP grew 2% annualized in Q1 2026 — better than last year’s contraction but below forecasts — as surging energy prices from the Iran war cloud the outlook.

No Fed Rate Move Expected as Powell-Warsh Shift Looms. What to Know

and on April 27, 2026

With inflation at 3.3% and the Iran war adding price pressure, the Fed is widely expected to hold rates at 3.5%–3.75% when it meets April 29 — while attention turns to Jerome Powell’s likely final news conference as chair.

Justice Department Ends Investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

and on April 24, 2026

The probe into billions in construction cost overruns at the Fed’s D.C. headquarters had been blocking Kevin Warsh’s path to the chair — now the Inspector General takes over.

Trump Threatens to Fire Powell if He Doesn’t Step Aside as Fed Chair

and on April 15, 2026

With Trump threatening to oust Jerome Powell and a DOJ probe clouding his successor’s Senate confirmation, the Fed’s independence — and what it means for your interest rates — is suddenly on the line.

Senate Banking Chair Says Warsh Could Be Fed Chair in ‘Next Few Weeks’

and on April 14, 2026

With Powell’s term ending May 15, Warsh’s confirmation could put a chair who Trump says ‘certainly wants to cut rates’ in control of monetary policy — with direct consequences for mortgage rates, savings yields, and market stability.

Wages Were on Track to Catch Up to Prices in 2026. Why They Might Not.

and on April 9, 2026

The Iran war and a hiring slowdown have upended economists’ predictions that 2026 would finally be the year American paychecks pulled even with rising prices — and the worst may be yet to come.

Oil Prices Dip on US-Iran Two-Week Ceasefire. Will Gas Prices Follow?

and on April 8, 2026

The answer from analysts and government officials may not be what drivers hoping for relief want to hear.

US Jobs Up 178,000 in March as Grads Ease Expectations to Get Hired

and on April 3, 2026

The economy added more jobs than expected in March, but new college graduates are facing a tougher entry-level market than ever — with AI fears and corporate layoffs pushing grads to lower their salary expectations.

Gas Prices Top $4 a Gallon as Iran War Continues to Drive Up Oil Costs

, and on March 31, 2026

The national average just hit a milestone that many hoped wouldn’t return for years.

US Consumer Sentiment Dips in March as Iran War Stokes Recession Fears

and on March 27, 2026

Moody’s Analytics puts the probability of a recession starting in the next 12 months at an “uncomfortably high” 49% — and that was before the latest Middle East escalation.

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