Gas, housing and car insurance costs soar, fueling inflation in March

Shelter, gas and car insurance costs weighed heavily on consumer expenses, contributing to over half of the monthly increase in March, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

'Subscription creep': How much it's costing you and how to stop it

Managing the array of consumer options can be daunting as expenses grow, especially when subscriptions are forgotten; here are strategies to track surplus subscriptions.

How does your savings account compare to the average American?

The amount of money in your savings may vary depending on your income, lifestyle, monthly costs and other life factors.

America's top 1% has total net worth of $44 trillion

Recent Federal Reserve data reveals that America's wealthiest 1%, with assets exceeding $11 million, amassed a record $44.6 trillion in wealth by the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, with fluctuations observed based on geographical location.

Visa, Mastercard agree to settlement over swipe fees with merchants

The settlement reached between U.S. merchants and Visa and Mastercard could potentially save consumers tens of billions of dollars.

Here are the major retailers closing US stores in 2024

Many major retailers are closing stores this year across the United States as companies look to streamline their operations and cut costs.