Americans with Soaring Electricity Bills Hit Hard This Winter
Winter weather and growing data-center energy use push electricity bills higher than inflation, placing new pressure ...
Inflation
The Inflation tag page collects 7 articles that explain price changes, budgeting strategies, and retirement basics, so you can navigate costly times and keep your finances on track.
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Rental Vacancy Data Shows Inflation Cooling, Rates Easier
New rental vacancy data shows rents cooling and inflation easing, signaling potential relief for mortgage rates in th...
Three Charts Highlight Affordability Issues in 2026
New data released this week shows Americans facing persistent affordability pressures. Three charts highlight afforda...
Case-Shiller Data Shows Real Home Prices Turn Negative
National Case-Shiller data shows real price gains disappeared in 2025 as inflation ran hotter than housing, with the ...
Goldman Sachs Says U.S. Consumers Still Face High Prices
The Supreme Court decision clears a path for roughly $180 billion in tariff refunds to importers, yet Goldman Sachs c...
Fed's Favored Inflation Gauge Shows Sticky December Prices
December data show the fed's favored inflation gauge remaining hotter than expected, underscoring persistent price pr...
Fed’s Favorite Inflation Gauge Signals More Work Ahead
New BEA data show the fed’s favorite inflation gauge edging toward 3% for 2025, underscoring continued price pressure...
Friday Could Markets: What Investors Need This Week
A key inflation report this Friday could markets move and set the tone for 2026. This guide breaks down what to watch...
Americans Have $50K Saved, Retirement Gap Widens
New data shows many Americans over 50 have under 50k saved for retirement, highlighting a growing gap between savings...
Is Inflation Higher Than Think? What It Means for Investing
Could prices be rising faster than you realize because the value of what you buy is slipping? This guide explains how...
Inflation Eased Slightly in January Amid High Prices for Households
January CPI shows inflation cooled a notch but remains elevated, keeping policy expectations in focus and households ...
Gas Prices Dip in January, Easing Americans’ Pump Budgets
Gasoline prices fell in January, easing inflation pressure and giving households room to save. The trend could bolste...