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The year was 2016. And new cars were $16K cheaper than they are today.
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (315+ words) The year was 2016, and the U.S. auto industry was in a very different place. Your social media feed is probably full of nostalgic posts yearning for the yesterday of a decade ago. And if you're in the market for a new…...
Texas woman's decade-old receipt shows how grocery prices have soared
23+ hour, 23+ min ago (594+ words) Dippel, a 24-year-old dental hygienist living near Austin, said in an interview with USA TODAY that she was flipping through her sister-in-law's baby album when an envelope fell out. "We open it up and first thing we see are her…...
Circle K offers 40 cents off each gallon of gas in post-holiday deal
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (293+ words) Circle K'wants to help your post-holiday shopping budget with a break on your next gas pump visit. Circle K, which has more than 5,000 convenience stores in 29 states, is giving members of its'Inner Circle loyalty program'40 cents off per gallon on…...
2025 home sales hit fresh low as the American Dream stays elusive
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (474+ words) Home sales touched a fresh low in 2025 as economic uncertainty hammered the housing market. Americans sold 4.06 million previously-owned homes in the year, the National Association of Realtors said Jan. 14. That number contains an initial estimate for December sales, which may…...
Americans may be losing some work perks this year. Here's why
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (660+ words) If you've returned to work after taking time off for the holidays and noticed some things missing, you're probably right. President Donald Trump's signature tax and spending package trimmed company tax deductions for certain things, forcing companies to weigh whether…...
Trump's credit card interest cap is bad for the economy | Opinion
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (816+ words) Heading into the 2026 midterm elections, President Donald Trump seems intent on addressing the "affordability crisis" that he once claimed didn't exist." Trump has thrown around a series of economic policy ideas to address different affordability concerns. He has proposed a…...
Grocery prices are up even though US inflation held steady in December
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (325+ words) While annual inflation held steady at a rate of 2.7% in'December,'grocery prices continued to rise, the Labor Department said Jan. 13. The latest Consumer Price Index report'showed'the cost of food at home increased 0.7% in December, exceeding the last available monthly increases…...
The Retirement Income Gap Most Americans Don’t Discover Until It’s Too Late
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (841+ words) Many Americans approach retirement with accumulated savings but limited understanding of how those assets may translate into sustainable income. As factors such as inflation, longevity, and market variability continue to influence retirement outcomes, gaps between savings and income needs often…...
Annual inflation remains 2.7% in December, final 2025 report reveals
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (637+ words) The final Consumer Price Index report of 2025capsoff a year in which inflation gradually eased but remained uneven across the economy.Annual inflation briefly climbed to 3% in September before easing back to 2.7% in November, reflecting smaller price increases for gasoline, new…...
An average new car cost a record $50,326 in December. Here's why
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (266+ words) Car shoppers paid a record average of $50,326 for new cars in December 2025, according to Kelley Blue Book. The average December price for new cars was up 0.8% over November, according to the group. Kelley Blue Book also said automaker's average manufacturer's…...