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USA TODAY Network / ReutersOnly five major car brands averaged sales prices under $40,000 in the United States in March 2026, as new car prices continue to rise and car shoppers feel the pinch. Car shoppers paid an average of $49,275 for new cars in March 2026, according to Cox…
Johnson / Money Talks NewsThere’s a seductive new pitch making the rounds on social media, financial podcasts, and even cable news: Forget boring index funds — you can “invest” in the actual news by trading contracts on whether there’ll be a ceasefire in Iran, who’ll win the midterms, or whether…
Johnson / Money Talks NewsThe new car you sign for tomorrow could cost you $50,000 in lost value before your loan is even paid off. That isn’t a worst-case scenario. For some of America’s most popular brands, it’s the average outcome. The average new vehicle now loses about 41.8% of…
USA TODAY Network / ReutersA raging fire believed to be arson wiped out a 1.2 million-square-foot tissue paper warehouse in California that serves the needs of roughly 50 million people, authorities said April 8. The six-alarm blaze in Ontario, California, happened at a warehouse leased by personal care and hygiene…
Gemini / GoogleAndroid phone users can now claim their portion of a class-action settlement connected to Google’s collection of their data. The lawsuit, Taylor v. Google LLC, alleged that Google needlessly collected cellular data that it purchased from mobile carriers. The company denied wrongdoing in the settlement. “We are pleased…
Gemini / GoogleFuel prices have ballooned since the U.S. and Israel started airstrikes against Iran. As of April 7, gasoline was up 40% and diesel up nearly 50% from six weeks earlier, before the strikes began February 28. That makes it the largest six-week increase in gas prices on record,…
USA TODAY Network / ReutersWith consumer concerns about rising car prices mounting, automakers are showing off several affordable sports cars that start around $35,000 or less at the 2026 New York Auto Show. The annual New York City car confab is taking place as the average price of a new…
Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder.Eye-popping health care costs these days can be enough to financially drown some households when medical issues arise. And even if you can afford health insurance, it doesn’t cover all the costs. That makes it hard not…
USA TODAY Network / ReutersRising gas prices remain a top concern for Americans amid a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran that was announced by President Donald Trump on April 7. According to a new poll released April 7 by the Pew Research Center, 69% of Americans say they…
Elliott Cowand Jr / Shutterstock.comTwo major U.S. airlines announced new fee increases. Delta Air Lines will charge many passengers more to check bags starting April 7, with a first checked bag starting at $45. For its part, Southwest Airlines announced that it would also hike checked bag fees, meaning four…
