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.
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.
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.”
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
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.
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.
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.
Buy now, pay later loans affecting credit scores: What to know
FICO will now include buy now, pay later data into credit scores. Here’s what you need to know.
FICO will now include buy now, pay later data into credit scores. Here’s what you need to know.
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.
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.
Medicare, Social Security now expected to run out quicker: See the dates and why
The date at which the programs would no longer have funds to pay full benefits were moved up.
The date at which the programs would no longer have funds to pay full benefits were moved up.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
THE INTERVIEW: Can the U.S. grow its way out of debt? Economist skeptical of Trump's big bill
The national debt stands at more than $36 trillion, and interest payments alone topping $1 trillion last year, the question of whether America can grow its way out of debt has taken center stage.
The national debt stands at more than $36 trillion, and interest payments alone topping $1 trillion last year, the question of whether America can grow its way out of debt has taken center stage.
Supreme Court gives DOGE access to millions of Americans’ private Social Security data
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.
US layoffs spike nearly 50% as DOGE-driven cuts take center stage
Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.
Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.
Buy now, pay later under scrutiny as Klarna reports rising defaults
Klarna says more customers are falling behind on their buy now, pay later loans as U.S. consumer debt hits a record high. Here’s what’s behind the trend and what it means for financial health.
Klarna says more customers are falling behind on their buy now, pay later loans as U.S. consumer debt hits a record high. Here’s what’s behind the trend and what it means for financial health.
Procter & Gamble cutting up to 7,000 jobs amid tariffs, consumer uncertainty
Procter & Gamble, the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, says it will cut up to 7,000 jobs over the next two years.
Procter & Gamble, the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, says it will cut up to 7,000 jobs over the next two years.