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Former Comptroller: the cost of living has risen 106% since 2001. Government inflation data doesn’t show it

A new index from the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity reveals the real cost of basic stability far outpacing official inflation measures.

By Gene LudwigMay 6, 2026
Mortgage rates today, May 6, 2026
Mortgage rates today, May 6, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 6, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for May 6, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for May 6, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 6, 2026
Dating has gotten so expensive that nearly half of U.S. singles say it’s no longer worth it, as the average night out approaches $200
Dating has gotten so expensive that nearly half of U.S. singles say it’s no longer worth it, as the average night out approaches $200
By Sydney LakeMay 5, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for May 6, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for May 6, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 6, 2026
Wage garnishment: How it works, limits, and what you can do
Wage garnishment: How it works, limits, and what you can do
By Joseph HostetlerMay 5, 2026
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Europe’s jet fuel supplies should fall below the key 23-day shortage threshold in June, so plan your travel accordingly
EnergyEurope’s jet fuel supplies should fall below the key 23-day shortage threshold in June, so plan your travel accordingly
By Jordan BlumMay 6, 2026
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MagazineInside Anduril: Meet the quiet engineer-CEO building America’s $31 billion weapons startup
By Allie GarfinkleMay 6, 2026
A Michigan farm town voted down plans for a giant OpenAI-Oracle data center. Weeks later, construction began
MagazineA Michigan farm town voted down plans for a giant OpenAI-Oracle data center. Weeks later, construction began
By Sharon GoldmanMay 6, 2026
The CEO who was told he’d never run American Express has made Amex cool again—and is beating JPMorgan, Visa, and the S&P 500
MagazineThe CEO who was told he’d never run American Express has made Amex cool again—and is beating JPMorgan, Visa, and the S&P 500
By Shawn TullyMay 6, 2026
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C-SuiteSalesforce CEO Marc Benioff turned his earnings call into a vodcast. Why other Fortune 500 CEOs might follow
By Rachel VentrescaMay 6, 2026
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CommentaryThe hidden bottleneck holding back American manufacturing isn’t machines — it’s knowledge
By Theo SavilleMay 6, 2026
The Iran war’s oil shock causes a plastic shortage in Asia, squeezing industries and prompting a ‘Middle East plus one’ rethink of supply chains
EnvironmentThe Iran war’s oil shock causes a plastic shortage in Asia, squeezing industries and prompting a ‘Middle East plus one’ rethink of supply chains
By Angelica AngMay 6, 2026
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InvestingSupermicro CEO insists ‘no one’ beyond indicted employees were involved in alleged $2.5 billion smuggling scheme
By Amanda GerutMay 5, 2026
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Mortgage rates, April 30, 2026
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By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 30, 2026
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    Personal FinanceCurrent ARM mortgage rates report for April 28, 2026
    By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 28, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for April 30, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent ARM mortgage rates report for April 30, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 30, 2026
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EconomyThe debt crisis Congress has been ignoring could cost the average U.S. household $18,000 a year, according to a Brookings analysis
By Shawn TullyApril 30, 2026
Best mortgage lenders of May 2026
Personal FinanceBest mortgage lenders of May 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 29, 2026
Meta quietly rolls out stablecoin payments four years after demise of controversial Libra project
CryptoMeta quietly rolls out stablecoin payments four years after demise of controversial Libra project
By Jack Kubinec and Ben WeissApril 29, 2026
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CommentaryI spent 20 years learning to navigate an industry. Then I built a campaign for the man who’s dismantling it
By Matti YahavApril 29, 2026
  • You should pick your credit card perks like Warren Buffett picks his stocks, TD Bank exec says
    Personal FinanceYou should pick your credit card perks like Warren Buffett picks his stocks, TD Bank exec says
    By Catherina GioinoApril 27, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for April 29, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of Bitcoin for April 29, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerApril 29, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for April 29, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of Ethereum for April 29, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerApril 29, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks April 29, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
Personal FinanceTop CD rates from major banks on April 29, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
By Joseph HostetlerApril 29, 2026
Current price of oil as of April 29, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of oil as of April 29, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerApril 29, 2026
Current price of gold as of April 29, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of gold as of April 29, 2026
By Danny BakstApril 29, 2026
  • Top CD rates from major banks April 27, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
    BankingTop CD rates from major banks on April 27, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
    By Danny BakstApril 27, 2026
Current price of oil as of April 29, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of silver as of Wednesday, April 29, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerApril 29, 2026
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Personal FinanceMissourians get first chance since 1917 to vote the income tax out of existence
By David A. Lieb and The Associated PressApril 29, 2026
Top CD rates, April 29, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
Personal FinanceTop CD rates, April 29, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 29, 2026
The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 29, 2026
Personal FinanceThe top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 29, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 29, 2026
Mortgage rates, April 29, 2026
Personal FinanceMortgage rates, April 29, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 29, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for April 29, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent refi mortgage rates report for April 29, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 29, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for April 29, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent ARM mortgage rates report for April 29, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 29, 2026
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CybersecurityAmericans lost $2.1 billion to social media scams last year, 8 times more than in 2020. Facebook alone cost users more than texts and emails combined
By Jacqueline MunisApril 28, 2026
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C-SuiteThe frontrunner in the longevity revolution was born during the Civil War  
By Diane BradyApril 28, 2026
Current price of gold as of April 28, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of gold as of April 28, 2026
By Danny BakstApril 28, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks April 28, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
Personal FinanceTop CD rates from major banks on April 28, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
By Joseph HostetlerApril 28, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for April 28, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of Bitcoin for April 28, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerApril 28, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for April 28, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of Ethereum for April 28, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerApril 28, 2026
Current price of oil as of April 28, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of oil as of April 28, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerApril 28, 2026
Current price of silver as of Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of silver as of Tuesday, April 28, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerApril 28, 2026
Top CD rates, April 28, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
Personal FinanceTop CD rates, April 28, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 28, 2026
The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 28, 2026
Personal FinanceThe top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 28, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 28, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for April 28, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent refi mortgage rates report for April 28, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 28, 2026
Mortgage rates, April 28, 2026
Personal FinanceMortgage rates, April 28, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 28, 2026
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