Map: Mortgage rates are rising slower in these states

WalletHub ranked all 50 states showing which ones had mortgage rates increasing faster than others.

These cities are spending the most on fast food

Fast food restaurants are famous for offering quick and easy eats without breaking the bank.

Data shows the best and worst cities for women’s health, jobs and quality of life

A woman’s geographical location plays a critical role in shaping her financial prospects, healthcare access, and overall well-being based on findings in a new report.

The fast-food chain where managers average more than $200K a year

In-N-Out Burger store managers make more than $200,000 annually on average, which the fast-food chain says reflects the company's philosophy of investing in its workforce.

Gas prices are climbing again with no end in sight, experts say: Here's why

Gas prices shot up 25 cents a gallon overnight in some parts of the U.S. this week, and experts say they could go up even more in coming weeks.

States with the highest student debt burdens, according to data

Student debt has surpassed $1.72 trillion nationwide, but the financial burden isn’t evenly distributed. A new analysis reveals where borrowers are facing the greatest challenges.

Americans' average household incomes are higher than ever, Census data shows

Median household income in the United States rose in 2025, setting a record for American earnings, according to new Census Bureau figures.

Brevard County delays gas tax proposal as officials weigh $2.2 billion infrastructure backlog

Brevard County commissioners have delayed consideration of a local gas tax increase, saying they are reluctant to raise fuel costs now but may eventually let voters decide the issue as the county faces a $2.2 billion transportation and infrastructure backlog.

States collect billions in cannabis taxes as legal markets expand, Census Bureau says

States and the District of Columbia collected an estimated $3.55 billion in cannabis excise taxes between July 2025 and June 2026, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Florida gas prices stay near $4 as record diesel costs fuel inflation concerns

Florida drivers are continuing to pay nearly $4 a gallon for gasoline, while diesel prices have climbed to levels not seen since the early stages of the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns that higher transportation costs could drive up prices on everyday goods.

US bans Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports amid trade war

The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies.

National average price for diesel reaches all-time high at $5.85 a gallon

The national average price of diesel gasoline has hit a new all-time record high in the U.S. on Friday, rising to an average of $5.85 a gallon.  

Mortgage rates hit highest level in more than a year

Mortgage rates rose to their highest level in more than a year, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increasing, Freddie Mac reported.

Few Americans support 'Lake America' name, poll finds

A majority of Americans ‌oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.

Here's when Social Security COLA update is expected to be announced

Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.