Florida gas prices stay near $4 as record diesel costs fuel inflation concerns

Florida drivers are continuing to pay nearly $4 a gallon for gasoline, while diesel prices have climbed to levels not seen since the early stages of the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns that higher transportation costs could drive up prices on everyday goods.

Here's when Social Security COLA update is expected to be announced

Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.

Here's how much it costs to live comfortably in your state for 2026

A SmartAsset study found Americans need increasingly high incomes to live comfortably, with costs varying significantly by state and household size.

Study reveals average lifetime tax costs by state: How much are you paying?

Americans pay a significant amount in taxes over their lifetimes, with the overall burden varying based on income, location and everyday expenses.

US pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after last-minute deal

The proposed tariffs, which would have gone into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, would have covered around 5% of the goods Canada ships to the U.S. each year.

Roughly 23 million Americans trapped in jobs they want to leave over one costly fear

Nearly one in four American workers with employer-sponsored health insurance say they are stuck in jobs they want to leave because they fear losing coverage.

Civil rights groups sue HHS for cutting child care, family assistance

The Department of Health and Human Services is facing a lawsuit from advocacy groups seeking to block proposed cuts and tighter restrictions on federal child care and family assistance funding.

30% of Americans admit to shoplifting, annual survey finds

More Americans say they're turning to shoplifting as inflation and financial strain continue to squeeze budgets. A new survey reveals who's stealing and what they're taking.

172,000 jobs added in May as US job market remains resilient despite Iran war

Employers in the United States added 172,000 jobs in May, almost doubling the number forecasters predicted. However, the unemployment rate remains low at 4.3%. 

Young Americans stand out for job market pessimism, data shows

Young Americans' confidence in the job market has plummeted significantly, falling well below the optimism levels of older generations for the first time in years, according to a new poll.

Mother's Day 2026 food deals and discounts

Mother's Day is a special time to show appreciation and love for all the mothers in our lives. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Mother's Day deals and freebies.

Fuel and fertilizer prices could stay high for ‘a prolonged period,’ IEA head warns

The head of the International Energy Agency issued an ominous warning Monday for anyone looking forward to some relief from high energy prices and their downstream effects.

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.

Disney plans to cut 1,000 jobs. What we know

Disney is conducting a new round of job cuts expected to roll out in the coming weeks. While these layoffs will impact several areas of the business, the marketing department is slated to endure most of the downsizing.

More Ways to Save: Coupon Queen explains how cashback apps can save you money
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As Americans continue to pinch their pennies at the grocery store. We're looking for more ways to save money. Bree the Coupon Queen tells us about the apps that offer rebates on your everyday purchases.