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Inflation surged in March as Iran war's energy impact hit consumers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest consumer price index data which showed that CPI inflation surged in March as the Iran war's imapct took a toll on consumer prices.
USPS halts pension contributions after warning of looming cash crisis
USPS is suspending pension contributions to preserve liquidity, and officials warn the agency could run out of cash within a year without major reforms.
National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $38,949,925,615,242.17 as of 4/9/26
The United States' national debt is on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by the White House and Congress.
Property tax burden on Americans climbs as home values dip, new data shows
New data shows the effective property tax rate for single-family homes rose to 0.9% in 2025, the highest level since 2020, squeezing U.S. homeowners.
Mortgage rates fall for first time in weeks after US-Iran ceasefire
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.37%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.46%.
US economy grew at 0.5% in fourth quarter
The Commerce Department released its second and final revision for fourth quarter GDP which found the economy grew at a slower pace than was previously reported.
Amazon disrupting itself, rebuilding customer shopping experience around AI from ground up
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says the company will rebuild its retail experience using AI rather than simply adding it to existing systems and products.
Fed's favored inflation gauge remained elevated in February, delayed report shows
The Commerce Department on Friday released the February 2026 PCE inflation report, which showed the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge remained stubbornly high for consumers.
Is grocery relief a myth? Why coffee and beef prices are erasing your savings at the checkout
Fourteen of the 25 most common grocery staples rose in price over two years, with coffee up 55% and ground beef up 31%, a new CouponFollow report found.
5 common mistakes that could be costing American taxpayers thousands of dollars every year
From missed deductions to misreported income, a new report outlines five common tax mistakes that could cost American taxpayers thousands of dollars.














