There’s no such thing as arriving at the airport too early amid the partial government shutdown, and that’s especially true this weekend. Airports around the country have seen TSA lines and wait times balloon due to Transportation Security Administration worker shortages, and spring break isn’t helping. Chicago O’Hare International Airport expects more than 3.7 million … Read more

Fertilizer costs are rising as the U.S.-Iran war disrupts shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, and farmers are feeling the impact. Iran has blocked maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, attacking ships in the area. The blockage of a critical transportation corridor for fertilizer, oil and other commodities headed to the United States represents … Read more

U.S. regulators expanded a probe into the effectiveness of Tesla’s Full Self-Drive software at navigating in reduced visibility conditions such as foggy weather, dust flare up and sun glare. The U.S. Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in documents posted on its website on Thursday, March 19 that it is expanding the Tesla FSD probe, which … Read more

Every weekend, I recap “news you can use” from the week — a handful of quotes from major (and often expensive) financial news sources — so you can stay up to date on the news that affects your money without spending a dime and in less than a minute. Here’s an overview of what happened … Read more

J.D. Power recently released a vehicle dependability study which named Lexus as the brand with the least amount of problems per hundred vehicles. Lexus’ most affordable new vehicle starts at far below the average new vehicle price for 2026. The Japanese luxury brand makes cars and SUVs that share Toyota’s reputation for reliability and add … Read more

Scammers are at it again, texting Americans, hoping to trick them into giving up financial information under the guise of paying parking or toll fees, officials in multiple states have said this month. In the messages, the scammers often identify themselves as Department of Transportation or Superior Court staff and tell the potential victims that … Read more

I had been waiting for my first ride in a BYD Co. taxi. About a week into a recent trip to Singapore, I had ridden in several vehicles I was familiar with ― mostly Toyotas, and one purple Jaguar. But I’d seen BYD vehicles all over the city-state ― BYD delivery vans, taxis, personal cars … Read more

Vinyl and laminate are both manufactured types of flooring that are budget-friendly alternatives to more traditional hardwood flooring. Vinyl is generally considered a higher-end option that has greater durability and visual appeal, but the quality of each product can vary widely. Understanding the difference between vinyl flooring vs. laminate is a good place to start … Read more

U.S. stocks closed sharply lower on March 20, registering losses for the fourth straight week and nearly pushing the tech-heavy Nasdaq and blue-chip Dow into a correction, or at least 10% below its recent high. Stocks are reeling as the Strait of Hormuz remains essentially shut amid the war with Iran. A fifth of the … Read more

Publix is set to open five new locations in three states by the end of April, bringing its iconic green logo to customers across the Southeast. According to the company’s “New Store Openings” page, five new locations will open their doors before the end of April, with three in Florida, one in Tennessee and one … Read more