Why Is There Such An Interest In Interest Rates?
When you borrow money, you generally have to pay back the original amount you borrowed, plus a certain percentage of what you borrowed.
| Maya Saenz and Kellan Howell
Personal Finance
Cars Are Costing Americans More Money
It's not just at the pump. You may be spending more money in getting your car repaired, as Newsy's national correspondent Cat Sandoval reports.
Where Did Credit Scores Come From?
According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a credit score is a tool to predict how likely you are to pay back a loan on time.
| Meg Hilling and Simon Kaufman
Experts Share How To Buy A Car After Federal Interest Rate Hike
Car buyers are dealing with high interest rates as car makers continue to face supply chain issues.
U.S. Inflation Hit A New 40-Year High Last Month Of 8.6%
Lower-income, Black and Hispanic Americans struggle most because, on average, a larger proportion of their income is consumed by necessities.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
How To Keep Predictably Higher Electricity Bills Down This Year
Extreme heat combined with drought and war effects are driving electricity costs this summer.
Consumers Look To Cut Costs, Make Extra Money As Prices Rise
Eating out was one luxury in the crosshairs, as well as attending experiences like concerts and sports. But some are cutting essentials too.
Some Americans Turn To Home Gardens As Grocery Prices Rise
The latest government inflation numbers showed the year-over-year cost of fruits and vegetables was up 7.8% in April.
Housing Shortage Leads To Skyrocketing Home Prices
According to the National Association of Realtors, the median home price in April jumped to more than $391,000 — an all-time high.
Rising Costs For Pets Forcing Some People To Surrender Their Animals
Costs in the overall pet category saw a 7.5% increase compared to March of 2021.
Drivers Bemoan High Gasoline Prices With No Relief In Sight
As the war Russia is waging on Ukraine continues and demand for gas continues to grow, experts are not expecting relief at the pump any time soon.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
Average U.S. Gasoline Price Jumps 15 Cents To $4.38 Per Gallon
The nationwide average is 5 cents below the highest price in history — $4.43, set on March 11.
| AP
Price Of Beef Increasing, Nearly Unaffordable For Many Americans
Industry reports show these days, price-sensitive shoppers are buying less fresh meat and more frozen and canned foods for dinner.
Why Ticket Prices For Concerts, Sporting Events And More Have Gone Up
Ticket prices have risen, and fans are spending more money than ever at leisure events.
Mom On TikTok Teaches Others To Save Using Digital Coupons
Flanigan says the mindset of having to deal with high prices is a common misconception.
Renters And Landlords Continue To Struggle Amid Inflation
There aren't many alternatives to sky-high rents, as homeownership continues to be out of reach for the average American.
Social Security Benefits Could See Highest Increase In 40 years
Recent inflation data suggests beneficiaries could see a raise of up to 8.9%.
Inflation Has Uneven Social Effects
High prices may cause some to pull back on purchases, but for others it can mean catastrophe.
U.S. States Seek To Ease Inflation Burden With Stimulus Payments
With gas, groceries and many other necessities costing consumers more, some states are considering using leftover federal funds to help.
| AP
How You Can Save Gas By 'Hypermiling'
The term "hypermiling" was coined in 2004 to describe ways to maximize fuel efficiency.
How Rising Interest Rates Affect Your Money
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates this week to address rising inflation.
How You Can Save As Gas Prices Spike
With experts predicting gas prices will continue to soar, here are some ways you can make the most out of your money at the pump.
How To Invest In Cryptocurrency
President Biden is expected to sign an executive order on cryptocurrency regulation this week.
| Stephen Graddick IV and Alex Livingston and Scripps News Staff
Retirees Feeling Pinch Of Soaring Inflation, Spike In Consumer Prices
In the past year, inflation reached the highest rate in four decades. People on fixed incomes, like retirees, are especially feeling it.
How Long COVID Is Affecting Millions Of Americans' Wallets
One study found that more than half of U.S. adults who got COVID or lost income during the pandemic struggle with medical debt.
Millennials Are Buying Homes In Much Tougher Market Than Their Parents
Millennials make up the largest market of home buyers, but they have much harder circumstances in getting there than other generations have had.
The Steep Costs Of U.S. Childcare
We break down what it costs to care for a child in the U.S., and how the country stacks up to others.
| Scripps News Staff and Amber Strong and Emily Grossberg
Gas Apps Help Save On Thanksgiving Travel
GasBuddy, Gas Guru and Waze are a few mobile apps that tell motorists where to find the lowest prices.
An Overwhelming Amount Of Medical Debt Is Piling Up Across The Country
One rabbi and his temple raised more than $50,000 to relieve roughly $5 million in medical debt in the community.
Homeowners Could See Higher Insurance Costs Under FEMA Changes
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is changing flood risks based on climate change, which could lead to higher premiums.
| AP
