Inflation 2026: Gas prices drove March numbers up to levels not seen in years

The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, shifting the trajectory further away from the Fed’s target.

Trump touts tax change with $100 tip to DoorDash driver at White House

With just two days to go until the IRS deadline, President Donald Trump wanted to showcase one of his signature tax initiatives with the help of some McDonald’s and a $100 tip to the DoorDash delivery driver.

Cough drops and cough suppressants recalled nationwide recall: See the list

A Chinese drugmaker recalled multiple varieties of cough suppressants that were sold across the U.S. under several name brands, the Food and Drug Administration reported.

Dollar General $8.5M settlement: Last day to file a claim

U.S. consumers have until April 13 to file a claim in a class action settlement with Dollar General over allegations that the retailer charged higher prices at checkout than what was advertised on store shelves.

Ways to save money on gas amid Iran war price hikes

Loyalty programs, tracking apps and paying with cash can help save money on gas as prices remain high this spring and summer. Here are some specific tips.

StubHub reaches settlement to refund $10 million to customers over 'deceptive' pricing

StubHub will refund $10 million to consumers and revamp how it displays ticket prices after the Federal Trade Commission accused the company of deceptively advertising live-event tickets without fully disclosing mandatory fees upfront.

New tax breaks on tips, overtime - What to know

The Trump administration passed a new law that will allow millions of Americans to claim federal income tax breaks for tips and overtime for the first time. However, it is up to each state to decide to match the federal tax changes. Many states have already decided not to do so. 

Trump admits gas prices could remain high through November elections

President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.

Average new car prices near $50,000 as rate of increase accelerates

As anyone looking to buy a vehicle knows, purchasing a new car, truck, or SUV is getting more and more expensive, and a new report shows that the rate that prices are increasing is starting to speed up.

2026 streaming price hikes: Netflix, Spotify, YouTube & more [See the List]

For millions of people who stream their favorite shows, the price of doing so just keeps getting higher and higher. On Friday, YouTube became the latest major streamer to hike its prices. But the company is by no means the only one that has done so recently.

Consumer sentiment plummets as inflation fears surge

The Iran war weighed heavily on the minds of consumers last month when they were asked about their expectations for the economy, a new University of Michigan study found.

Hyundai recalls nearly 300K vehicles over seat belt defect

Nearly 300,000 Hyundai vehicles have been recalled over a seat belt defect that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Tax Day 2026 freebies and deals

April 15 is tax day and there are several restaurants offering free food deals to help make paying taxes a bit easier.

The 'bare bones' cost of raising a child has spiked: Here's why

The cost of raising a child in the U.S. continues to climb, according to a new LendingTree report based on 2024 data.