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Gas prices aren’t just causing headaches at the pump — they’re also worsening a growing economic divide. Loading audio narration… A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York finds that spending on gas mirrors — and deepens — the chasm between America’s higher and lower earners. While…
Tickets for Miami’s Brightline railway will be up to six times the usual price for FIFA World Cup fans. Loading audio narration… A round trip between downtown Miami and Aventura, the Brightline station closest to the Hard Rock Stadium, typically costs $24. On days when it hosts World Cup games,…
Your cheap fare to Florida could soon be a lot more expensive. Loading audio narration… After a failed merger with JetBlue Airways and two bankruptcies in under a year, the once ultra-low-cost giant Spirit Airlines is on the brink of collapse and asking for a government bailout.It hasn’t turned a…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Maria Johnson. It has been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration… I’m a content creator. My niche is sharing tips and tricks to get things cheaper, mostly at Disney World but also at other places in Orlando. I stumbled…
Americans are feeling despondent about gas. Loading audio narration… It’s a dour time for consumers — in April, the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index, which surveys consumers on how they feel about current and future economic conditions, hit an all-time low.It turns out that one small (or not-so-small) number…
The effects of the Iran war showed up in the latest US inflation reading. Inflation climbed to the highest rate since May 2024, and gas prices reached a record month-over-month increase. Loading audio narration… The consumer price index increased 3.3% in March from a year ago, up from the 2.4%…
With oil prices on the rise as a result of the war with Iran, Americans in every state are feeling more pressure at the gas pump.But beyond higher gas prices, economists warn that consumers could feel the downstream effects of supply chain issues, like inflation.In recent years, sharp price increases…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sony Mordechai, the founder of Imperia Caviar and entrepreneur behind companies including Sport Couture Group and Alesonor Real Estate Development. It has been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration… About 15 years ago, a friend of mine who works…
Americans are feeling the effects of the ongoing war in Iran at the gas pump.Since the conflict started at the end of February, gas prices have been rising across the US, with a gallon of gas surpassing $3 in all 50 states for the first time since 2023. A dozen…
Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash are rolling out new incentives as surging gas prices hit the gig economy where it hurts. Loading audio narration… The three companies have introduced expanded discounts and cashback schemes over the past few days, as drivers and delivery workers have said they’re getting more selective about the routes…
