New PBS data shows what’s driving inflated grocery bills — and what shoppers can do to fight back.
Many consumers are seeing it at checkout: the weekly bill keeps rising, even for the same staples. According to the Labor Department, grocery prices rose 0.3% in May alone and are up 2.2% compared to a year ago, reported by PBS. Although a 2.2% annual increase may appear modest, the impact accumulates over time. For example, a weekly grocery bill of $150 last year now totals approximately…
Cut the cord, not the news. Streaming solutions for your favorite channels.
Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Many Americans are dropping cable TV in favor of streaming, but they still want access to familiar news channels. Cutting the cord used to mean giving up live cable news entirely, but that is no longer the case. CNN…
Get smarter about Social Security, 401(k)s, and long-term planning with advice that could change your retirement math.
If you’re counting on Social Security and your 401(k) to carry you through later life, Jean Chatzky has some sobering news, according to TheStreet. The former financial editor for NBC’s Today show, now with AARP, warns that many Americans risk draining their savings too soon — and relying solely on old strategies may not be enough anymore, TheStreet reveals. Her message is timely.
New McKinsey & Company research reveals who’s cutting back and who’s holding steady.
Many U.S. families are tightening their budgets as new tariffs and ongoing inflation strain their finances. Recent research from McKinsey’s ConsumerWise team shows that after a sharp decline in economic sentiment this spring, more people plan to change how they spend — even before higher prices take effect. According to McKinsey, 43% of consumers list inflation as their biggest worry…
The gender gap still limits how women purchase, live, and save. Here’s how to take control.
Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. The paycheck hits, the bills get paid, and what’s left? For millions of American women, the answer is often far less than their male counterparts. Fresh data from the 2025 U.S. Spending Trends report by Attest reveals…
Create a beautiful yard with these low-maintenance and drought-tolerant ground covers.
The best drought-tolerant ground covers will depend on your location. While these ground cover plants have low water demand and can tough out the heat, choose the species that naturally thrive in your region. Ice plant in the Southwest region, dymondia in the Pacific Northwest, Asiatic jasmine in humid areas of the Southeast, sedum in the Midwest, and Kinnikinnick in the Rockies are just some of…
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