It would be more than fair to say that a lot of Americans are feeling financially squeezed these days. Inflation rose 3.3% annually in March in the wake of the Iran conflict, according to the Read more…
Gas prices above $4 a gallon tend to reshape spending priorities, and millions of Americans are reworking their budgets as a result. The consumer price index jumped to 3.3% year over year in March 2026, Read more…
Diners have always turned to fast-food chains for wallet-friendly options, but as the affordability crisis continues, value menus have become increasingly important to consumers. Value menus are the top factor diners look for when deciding Read more…
Keeping an empty building open is expensive. And with more online and app options, it might not always make sense to have a physical place to shop. That is especially true of banks, where you Read more…
TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Why we love this deal Buying a luxury watch can be Read more…
T-Mobile has been doubling down on boosting customer loyalty after several months of continued customer losses in its wireless business. As the company works to keep customers from flocking to its competitors, it is sweetening Read more…
If you financed a car in the last few years, there is a strong chance you are paying significantly more each month than you expected when you first signed the paperwork at the dealership. Average Read more…
Markets spent last week aggressively chasing the AI-driven equity rally while largely ignoring geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Despite renewed uncertainty over a promised peace deal, stocks surged to new records while Dollar weakened Read more…
Credit card debt in the U.S. has surged — now around $1.2 trillion — while average APRs hover near 20%. In this interview with Bankrate’s Ted Rossman we break down what’s driving higher balances and Read more…
Millions of working Americans saving and planning for retirement inevitably confront a few major questions when maximizing and calculating their post-career income. In my years of reporting on personal finance, I have frequently encountered both Read more…