You followed the rules. You worked hard, contributed to your retirement accounts, and finally you’re approaching, or already crossed, the finish line. But thanks to unpredictable inflation and a volatile stock market, your carefully planned retirement budget might be feeling the squeeze. The fear of outliving your money is the number one source of anxiety … Read more

The recent surge in energy markets is sending shockwaves through the global economy, erasing the sense of calm that dominated Wall Street before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes in Iran. With oil prices once again topping $100 a barrel, financial analysts are increasingly concerned about the threat of a protracted economic downturn. The hope … Read more

Americans are probably happy to put memories of the COVID-19 pandemic behind them, but it may be worthwhile to stir up the past to see if they may qualify for an IRS refund, tax attorneys said. Once a federally declared disaster is in effect, tax code Section 7508A(d) mandates postponement of applicable tax deadlines for … Read more

Honda is killing three of its electric models that it has previously planned to build and sell in the United States, in the latest sign of the automobile industry’s retreat on EVs as customer demand and federal support for the technology recede. The Japanese automaker said in a statement “the decision was made as part … Read more

Kia has recalled over 14,000 vehicles due to a seat belt buckle that may not latch, leading to injuries if drivers crash. Kia announced the recall of 14,870 vehicles on March 6, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website. According to the car manufacturer, the rear center seat belt anchor buckle in … Read more

Live Nation ticketing employees called its customers “so stupid” and discussed “robbing them blind” on parking in internal messages, according to newly released court filings. The Slack message exchanges, from 2022, were released on March 11 as part of the Department of Justice’s lawsuit against the live entertainment giant. Arun Subramanian, the federal judge overseeing … Read more

What better way to celebrate one of mathematics’ most well-known symbols than with an actual slice of pie? On Pi Day, Saturday, March 14 (3.14, get it?), restaurants across the country are getting ready to celebrate it with deals and promotions that make saving some money as easy as, well, pie. Pi is an irrational … Read more

As a winter storm moves in, drivers often hear the same advice: Fill up when it’s cold. Keep your tank half full. Pump slowly to avoid wasting fuel. But how much of that advice actually saves you money — and how much is just a myth? While winter weather impacts driving conditions and fuel consumption, … Read more

Winter weather is back in many parts of the United States, and drivers who are already reeling from rising gas prices could be facing another spike in their costs at the pump. After a brief flirtation with warmer weather in most of the East Coast, a pair of snowstorms are in the forecast for the … Read more

Americans have so far mostly felt the impacts of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran in price increases at the gas pump, but that pain is about to spread as companies add fuel surcharges to their prices. Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway for a fifth of the world’s oil shipments, … Read more