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Diesel prices are averaging above $5, while new policies block certain foreign-born drivers from getting commercial licenses.

The war in Iran and the partial government shutdown in the U.S. are creating multiple stressors for airlines, which also means stress for travelers.

Lower-income taxpayers will be able to deduct contributions for the first time, but there are new limits on higher-income taxpayers’ deductions.

Americans have a unique reliance on — and love — for cars.

Two of the three major credit bureaus are dismissing a larger share of consumer complaints. At the same time, the CFPB has been effectively gutted by the Trump administration.

“There's a very, very strong idea that dentists are very, very wealthy,” said Dr. Katherine Sislow. “You know, ‘My crown is just paying for your next boat payment,’ right? And I'm like, ‘You haven't even touched the cost of my rent for this month.’”

Crude oil, fertilizer, and diesel prices are up. These increases due to the war in the Middle East are putting pressure on farmers, while the oil industry is poised to benefit.

At some point, the rising price of energy could start forcing people and businesses to make hard choices.

With the help of AI tools, global fraud scams resulted in the loss of $62 billion in 2025.

Between elevated inflation and a shaky job market, the Federal Reserve had already been setting the stage for an interest rate hold.