Americans who will be traveling this summer could see the cost of their summer vacations jump due to the spike in jet fuel prices. The energy market has seen increased volatility since the Iran war began and the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz has been severely constrained…
Most investors have heard that investing in the S&P 500 is one of the best ways to create long-term wealth. It’s probably the default option in their workplace retirement plan. Even a lot of self-directed investors will put their money in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF or the iShares Core…
California’s housing market is seeing an increase in inventory while the state’s population growth slows, but strong demand stemming from longstanding scarcity has kept the market tight. An analysis by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) found that the state added 677,000 housing units over a six-year period in…
A bold merger proposal from United CEO Scott Kirby to President Donald Trump has left American Airlines’ CEO Robert Isom in the crosshairs, with analysts predicting the board may oust him in response to the potential industry shakeup. Kirby reportedly lobbied Trump for his blessing on a merger that has fueled…
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Assets under management for U.S. exchange-traded funds could more than double to $25 trillion by the end of this decade,…
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American retirees who are receiving Social Security will see an annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) next year, and a new report projects that next year’s benefit increase may be smaller than many retirees expect. A new analysis by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) predicts…
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When introduced to investing, many market participants learn about the benefits of owning individual equities. And market history is littered with examples of “story stocks” that minted fortunes for select investors who likely just got lucky. But for most investors, the better course of action is to learn how to…
More than 350,000 vitamins and supplements were recalled due to incorrect packaging, which federal regulators said poses a “risk of serious injury or death” to children. New Jersey-based Vitaquest International initiated the voluntary recall of about 356,140 dietary supplements that contain iron due to the lack of child-resistant packaging required…
The deadline to file 2025 tax returns is looming on Wednesday, April 15, and while tens of millions of taxpayers have filed their returns, there will likely be millions filing extensions to give themselves until the fall to submit their returns. Taxpayers who need more time to file their 2025…
More than two thousand years ago, Greek philosopher Heraclitus of Ephesus coined the phrase, “Change is the only constant.” That observation has remained true since his death, but now change is happening even faster, largely due to generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI) technology such as ChatGPT or Claude. And that is…
The bipartisan leaders of Congress’ Joint Economic Committee are sounding the alarm about tax season scams that fraudsters may look to use on unsuspecting taxpayers as filing season winds down. Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, to file their 2025 tax returns or request an extension, and scammers may take…
The climate of the U.S. housing market for buyers varies around the country, and a new report suggests there are currently only eight metro areas that are truly buyer’s markets. The economist research team at Realtor.com released a diagnostic tool called the Market Clock that tracks the housing market at…
This story on the March 2026 CPI inflation report is developing and will be updated with further details. Inflation surged in March as consumer prices jumped amid the economic disruptions caused by the Iran war’s impact on the energy market.The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday said that the consumer price…
The United States Postal Service is suspending employer pension contributions for workers beginning Friday, citing a looming cash shortfall, the agency announced Thursday. The move, which affects the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), comes just weeks after the Postal Service warned Congress it could run out of cash in under…
American homeowners around the country are feeling the squeeze of higher property taxes, with new data showing that the property tax burden rose last year. Data from analytics firm ATTOM showed that the effective tax rate for single-family homes was 0.9% in 2025, up from 0.86% in 2024 and the…
This story about the February 2026 PCE inflation is developing and will be updated with more details. The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge remained stubbornly high in February as consumers continued to face elevated price growth.The Commerce Department on Thursday reported that the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index rose 0.4% on a…
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