The overlooked way the Iran war is making groceries, Amazon packages and new homes more expensive

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The fuel most Americans never think about could become the Iran conflict’s biggest economic consequence, driving up the cost of transporting nearly everything Americans buy. Diesel powers the nation’s trucks, farms and freight network, making it one of the economy’s most important, yet overlooked, drivers of inflation. … Read more

Think your state is expensive? New data reveals where Americans face the highest cost-of-living

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As Americans continue facing higher prices for everything from housing to groceries, data reveals where they live can make a significant difference in how far their paycheck goes. A new cost-of-living index ranks the states putting the biggest squeeze on household budgets, revealing where everyday expenses are … Read more

6 mistakes that can make debt relief more expensive

Avoiding these debt relief mistakes can help keep costs under control and improve your chances of a successful outcome. F.J. Jimenez/Getty Images For millions of Americans, debt has become more than just a monthly budgetary concern. With credit card interest rates still hovering above 21% on average, inflation climbing back to 4.2% and household debt … Read more

Jet fuel prices have dropped. Why are plane tickets still so expensive?

Jet fuel prices have retreated after soaring during the Iran war, but airline passengers shouldn’t expect cheaper tickets anytime soon as strong travel demand and Spirit Airlines‘ shutdown continue to keep fares elevated, according to air travel experts. Lower fuel costs would normally ease pressure on airfare prices, but analysts say airlines have little incentive … Read more

New York congressional primary becomes second most expensive House race ever amid AI fight

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The primary for New York’s 12th Congressional District has emerged as the second-most expensive House primary race on record after becoming a high-stakes proxy battle over artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. The race — which covers Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Upper West Side and Midtown — saw a … Read more

Ramaswamy looks to put primary behind him and turn to expensive fall campaign for Ohio governor

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republican Vivek Ramaswamy has spent his campaign for Ohio governor focused on November’s general election and finally gets the chance Tuesday to put the long primary season behind him, as the Trump-endorsed biotech entrepreneur positions for an expensive run against Dr. Amy Acton, the former state health director. Contests on the ballots … Read more