Diesel prices are rising and the price of gas continues to slam Americans during the Iran war. Ed Hirs, an energy fellow at the University of Houston, joins CBS News with more. Source link
Tooth decay can begin very early in a child’s life. If five states ban fluoride in drinking water, the costs to Medicaid for a significant increase in kids with cavities could top $40 million within three years, a new analysis finds. CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, a nonprofit which advocates for fluoridation, used Medicaid claims … Read more
President Trump is temporarily waiving a 100-year-old law to try to ease rising energy costs. He issued a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act, which requires that all goods traveling between U.S. ports be U.S.-built, crewed and flagged. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more. Source link
HELOC borrowing costs have dropped considerably over the past two years, according to a new report. ImagePixel/Getty Images Around $11 trillion. That’s how much home equity is considered tappable by homeowners right now, according to a report released earlier this month by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). With nearly $17 trillion in total equity currently, this … Read more
How rising fuel prices could impact costs of everyday goods – CBS News Watch CBS News The price of gas and diesel continue to rise as the war with Iran continues. The increased prices could impact the cost of other goods from groceries to airline tickets. Kelly O’Grady explains. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump was already eager for a Federal Reserve rate cut. If there were ever a moment for him to want one even more, it would be Wednesday — but his war with Iran may have blown it, driving up oil prices and reviving the inflation … Read more
The war in Iran has caused oil and gas prices to spike, but it’s not just affecting cars on the road. A recent Deutsche Bank analysis shows that rising oil prices are also leading airlines to hike ticket prices. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has the details. Source link
Elizabeth Warren says newly-passed bill will bring down housing costs “by just having more of it” – CBS News Watch CBS News The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs. Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts joins “The Takeout” to break down the legislation. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! While California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom blames President Donald Trump’s actions in Iran for the price of gas, critics are calling him out for “insane” climate policies as the state’s prices at the pump soar significantly above the national average. On Tuesday, Newsom, who is widely considered … Read more
As consumers cope with lingering cost-of-living pressures and the potential impact of tariffs, CBS News is tracking the change in prices of everyday household expenses — from food to utilities and rent. Use the tool below to explore price changes in dozens of items across different categories. About the data The categories in this tracker … Read more