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News Articles: Your Money

A Society of American Florists survey found that many florists are "leaning into value-focused offerings," including cheaper grab-and-go bouquets and smaller arrangements.

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  • Your Money

Prices are up, but Mother's Day still means brunch

It's the biggest day for America's restaurants, and one of the biggest for flower sales. Despite anxieties over rising gas prices, people are ready to splurge to celebrate.

May 10, 2026
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By:
  • Alina Selyukh and
  • Scott Horsley
An electric vehicle charges at an EVgo electric charger in Monrovia, Calif.

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  • Business

How well can EVs handle the heat — and the cold? AAA put them to the test

Electric vehicles lose some range in the winter — and, to a lesser degree, in the summer. But exactly how much? AAA has brand-new data.

May 01, 2026
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By:
  • Camila Domonoske
The average tax refund is higher this year, but falls short of promises.

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  • Business

Tax season was supposed to bring big refunds. So far they're less than expected

The average refund so far is $350 more than last year at this time, despite projections that it would be closer to $1,000 due to Republican-led tax changes as part of the Big Beautiful Bill Act.

April 15, 2026
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By:
  • Stephan Bisaha
Carlos Ferre puts fuel in his vehicle at a gas station in Miami on April 6. Florida gas prices have risen to over $4 per gallon as of early April as the war in Iran has affected global oil supplies, leading to higher crude oil costs.

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  • Business

Drive slower, go electric, don't drive at all? Americans weigh options for saving gas

With gasoline prices averaging above $4 a gallon nationally, drivers are grappling with a sharp rise in fuel costs. Here are some ideas to consider if you're trying to cut your fuel costs.

April 07, 2026
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By:
  • Camila Domonoske and
  • Stephan Bisaha

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  • Your Money

Questions to help you get 'financially naked' with your partner

Having "brutally honest conversations" about money can bring couples closer together, says Vivian Tu, a financial educator. She shares questions to ask your partner at every relationship stage.

April 05, 2026
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By:
  • Marielle Segarra and
  • Clare Marie Schneider
Advertisements for sports betting apps are seen in downtown Kansas City, Mo., in November.

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  • Business

When legal sports betting surges, so do Americans' financial problems

As online betting has grown in popularity, a new report from the New York Federal Reserve builds on the troubling link between legal sports wagering and financial health.

April 04, 2026
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By:
  • Alana Wise
A man pumps gas at a Shell station in Houston, Texas, on March 16. The war with Iran has driven up gas prices at a time when affordability is high on people's minds.

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  • Business

Gas crosses $4 a gallon in the U.S. for the first time in 3 years

The war with Iran has driven up gas prices at a time when affordability is high on people's minds.

April 01, 2026
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By:
  • Stephan Bisaha
Travelers wait in line to go through TSA screening in Terminal 5 at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Friday in New York. The partial government shutdown has brought the longest TSA wait times in history, forcing some airline customers to rebook flights missed due to airport delays.

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  • Your Money

Stuck in a long TSA line? Here are some strategies if you need to rebook your flight

Extreme TSA lines at airports have left many passengers scrambling to rebook flights missed due to delays. But while airlines say they're helping flyers, they're not obligated to do so.

March 28, 2026
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By:
  • Bill Chappell
Women working full-time, year round, earn an average of 81 cents for every dollar men working full-time, year round make.

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  • Business

It's Equal Pay Day. Women have lost ground for the second year in a row

The annual observance marks how far into the new year women must work to make what men earned in the previous year. This year, it's March 26, a day later than it was in 2025.

March 26, 2026
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By:
  • Andrea Hsu
Gas prices are rising as the war in Iran continutes, adding to pressure on gig workers who drive for food delivery apps. Here, a gas station in Los Angeles, Calif., displays prices of more than $5 per gallon on Monday.

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  • Your Money

Higher gas prices put the squeeze on the people who deliver your food

The effects of the war in Iran are far-reaching, extending to drivers for DoorDash and Uber Eats. They're paying more for gas — and being squeezed by competition. DoorDash is rolling out some relief.

March 25, 2026
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By:
  • Bill Chappell

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  • Your Money

Can you write off a pet dog? How to vet tax advice from social media

So you heard a piece of tax advice from a friend or on social media that sounds interesting. Should you try it? A certified public accountant explains how to vet the claim — and avoid getting scammed.

March 17, 2026
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By:
  • Marielle Segarra,
  • Mika Ellison ,
  • and 1 more
The U.S. and other nations have agreed to tap into oil reserves, but the move might not do much to bring jet fuel prices down rapidly, an expert tells NPR. It's one way violence in the Middle East can affect flights around the world. Here, an Emirates airliner prepares to land at Dubai's main airport on Sunday.

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  • Your Money

How the Iran war is disrupting air travel -- and advice if you're planning a trip

The war in Iran is roiling jet fuel prices and airlines are beginning to hike prices, unsettling travelers far from the Middle East. If you're booking a flight soon, here are things to know.

March 12, 2026
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By:
  • Bill Chappell
A shopping cart with groceries at a Target store in New York City on April 10, 2025. President Trump has several ways to impose tariffs, despite a Supreme Court loss.

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  • Business

Why prices won't drop after the Trump tariff ruling, according to economists

The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's signature tariffs. But the president has other tariff tools, and consumers shouldn't expect cheaper prices anytime soon, economists say.

February 25, 2026
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By:
  • James Doubek
Construction workers build new houses

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  • Politics

Is the YIMBY movement doomed?

For decades, rising home prices have been an engine for middle-class wealth. Now a growing movement wants to slow — or even reverse — that trend. Are the politics around new housing development inherently stacked against them?

February 24, 2026
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By:
  • Greg Rosalsky
Joshua Esnard stands for a portrait in the Cut Buddy warehouse in Morrisville, N.C. on Jan. 16.

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  • USPS

A shadowy industry is helping small businesses pay tariffs — at a high cost

How about $350,000 within hours? The pitches flood small businesses: "No hidden fees, No BS." These financial lifelines are barely regulated and can turn into trip wires.

February 09, 2026
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By:
  • Alina Selyukh and
  • Scott Horsley
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