New EPA regulations on air conditioning refrigerant means higher prices

The EPA mandated that all new units use a new cooling chemical, Compound R-454B. Prices are expected to climb 18 to 20 percent due to demand and the higher price of the new cooling chemical.

Why summer gas prices are at a four-year low

The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.20 on Friday.

Auto loan delinquencies are on the rise; these states have the most

Analysts say an increase in late car payments is a concerning trend: despite stubborn inflation and high interest rates, unemployment rates are still low.

World's richest 1% raised their wealth by $33.9 trillion in 10 years

A new analysis says the wealth of just 3,000 billionaires is “more than enough to eliminate annual poverty 22 times over.”

Your personal AI: MySALT AI aims to build trust and empower users
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My Salt AI aims to be a more personal and customizable form of AI, acting like a tireless employee that can help users, even those without coding knowledge, to develop ideas and prototypes. It emphasizes a social aspect and offers free access to its platform for a limited time, thanks to a small business grant, with the goal of empowering individuals and fostering entrepreneurship, particularly in communities like Detroit.

How MySALT AI builds trust in artificial intelligence and rebuilds personal connections

The core idea behind My Salt AI is to address the growing "trust gap" that people have with AI, specifically the concern about sharing personal information with companies. The inventors claim their platform is different because it's designed to allow users to build a "vault of their own information" that their personal AI can then utilize, rather than selling user data for targeted ads.

Oil prices could spike amid US strikes on Iran nuclear sites. What we know

Oil prices may change after the United States’ involvement in the Israel-Iran war. Some experts warn that possible retaliation by Iran could interrupt the influx of crude oil, which may harm global economies.

Feds make decision on interest rates: What to know

Federal Reserve officials expect inflation to worsen in the coming months but they still foresee interest rate cuts by the end of this year.

Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card changes: What to know

The cost to have Chase’s popular Sapphire Reserve travel credit card has increased 77% since it was introduced in 2016. Here’s what to know about the card.

Social Security's 2026 COLA: Recipients could get more money next year

Social Security recipients’ monthly checks could be higher than originally thought next year with the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.

Student loan delinquencies dropping credit scores: What to know

Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.

Trump tariffs likely to raise appliance prices, experts say

Prices for major appliances jumped in May, and new tariffs backed by President Donald Trump are expected to push them even higher as manufacturers face rising costs for foreign-made materials.

Map: States with the best and worst tippers in 2025

On average, more than 55% of food budgets are spent on food eaten away from home, including full-service restaurants, fast food, bars, hotels and vending machines.

THE INTERVIEW: Trump's Big Beautiful Bill: Can the US keep borrowing? There’s always a price

With the U.S. House narrowly passing the "Big Beautiful Bill" a sweeping proposal to extend tax cuts and curb federal spending, lawmakers are once again betting that economic growth will outpace the nation’s ballooning debt.