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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.
Hyundai Recalls Nearly 300,000 Vehicles. See Affected Models.
A seat belt anchor defect that could leave occupants fully unrestrained in a crash has triggered the recall — and if you own a 2023–2026 Ioniq 6, Santa Fe, or Genesis G90, dealers will fix it free of charge.
Trump Says Gas Prices Could Be Same or ‘A Little Bit Higher’ Before Midterms
Hours after 21-hour Iran peace talks collapsed in Islamabad, Trump acknowledged on Fox News that record-high gas prices could persist through November — and a new Pew survey shows 69% of Americans say fuel costs are their top concern about the war.
13 New Cars Under $30K That Deliver Real Value in 2026
When the average new car costs nearly $50,000, these 13 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy award-winners — starting as low as $22,190 — prove you can still get quality, reliability, and standout features without breaking the bank.
April 15 Tax Deadline Is Days Away, but You Can Get an Extension
Filing an extension sounds like a reprieve — but the IRS will still charge a 5% monthly penalty plus compounding daily interest on any unpaid taxes starting April 16.
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.
Retirement Is Not the Problem. It’s the Decades That Follow.
A 96-year-old psychologist who has spent decades studying life transitions reveals the “freedom paradox” — and why total autonomy in your 80s and 90s can feel more like a vacuum than a reward.
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.
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