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

and on April 11, 2026

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’

and on April 10, 2026

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.

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

and on April 10, 2026

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

and on April 10, 2026

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

and on April 10, 2026

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.

Gas Price Spikes Led to Uptick in EV Searches. So Where Are the Sales?

and on April 10, 2026

Gas jumped more than $1 per gallon in just five weeks — but Edmunds data shows the surge in EV browsing still hasn’t pushed shoppers off the fence.

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

and on April 10, 2026

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.

Amazon Adds Fuel Surcharge for Sellers. But Will You Have to Pay More?

and on April 10, 2026

A 3.5% fee hitting Amazon sellers starting April 17 averages just $0.17 per unit — but experts warn the real price increases could creep up on shoppers quietly and without warning.

Got an Old Car Seat? Target Offers 20% Off

and on April 10, 2026

Starting April 19, Target will take any old car seat — expired, broken, or damaged — right off your hands and hand back a 20% discount on select baby gear through May 2.

New USDA Food Pyramid Could Add $1,000 to Your Grocery Bill

and on April 10, 2026

Only 2 in 5 Americans know the USDA updated its dietary guidelines — and for households that do switch, food economists say the annual grocery tab could jump by more than $1,000.

Your Passport May Still Be Valid, but You Could Be Denied Entry

and on April 10, 2026

Some countries will turn you away even with a perfectly valid U.S. passport — unless it has at least six months of remaining validity beyond your travel dates.

Financially Stretched Americans Forced to Cut This Beloved Pastime

and on April 10, 2026

The average American household spends $69 a month on streaming video subscriptions — and 40% have already started cutting back to cope with inflation.

These Adults-Only Carnival Cruises Are Exclusive. What to Know.

and on April 10, 2026

Carnival won’t publish prices or reveal how invitations are sent — but if you qualify for one of its 22 adults-only SEA sailings in 2026, an exclusive offer could land quietly in your inbox.

Is USPS Raising Prices for First-Class Stamps? Here’s What to Know

and on April 9, 2026

The Postmaster General had floated a hike as steep as 95 cents, making the proposed 82-cent price — up from 78 cents and effective July 12 — the more modest outcome.

Volkswagen Pulls the Plug on Its Lone US Electric SUV

and on April 9, 2026

The ID.4 was the only VW model with rising sales in 2025 — selling 22,373 units — yet the automaker is killing it anyway as a broad industry retreat from electric vehicles accelerates.

Looking for a New Car Under $40K? Check Out the 5 Most Affordable Brands

and on April 9, 2026

With the average new car price sitting at $49,275 in March, only five major brands kept their averages below $40,000 — and one of their cheapest models starts at just $20,550.

American Airlines Hikes Bag Fees as Airlines Face Rising Costs

and on April 9, 2026

All five major U.S. airlines have now raised bag fees this spring, with American’s third-bag charge jumping $50 to $200 — and basic economy fliers face even steeper changes starting May 18.

USPS Temporarily Stops Pension Payments amid Cash ‘Crisis’

and on April 9, 2026

The agency is halting $200 million in biweekly retirement contributions — freeing $2.5 billion in cash — while insisting current and future retirees won’t feel an immediate impact.

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.

1.7 Million Bissell Steam Cleaners Recalled. Here’s Why.

and on April 9, 2026

The CPSC says loose attachments on two popular models have already burned 161 people — check the model number on the bottom of yours before using it again.

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