The complicated reasons gas prices are so high – and what we can do about it

Gas prices are not going up because of the Keystone Pipeline cancelation or because the Biden administration paused oil extraction permits. The real reasons are more complicated than that.

Gas vs. electric vehicles: Advantages of each car as gas prices soar

The national average for a gallon of gas hit $4.35 Friday, up from $3.92 a week ago, and it is expected to continue to rise amid Russia's ongoing war on Ukraine.

Happy Pi Day 2022: Celebrate March 14 with $3.14 pizza, other deals

March 14 is National Pi Day, the annual celebration of the mathematical ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter (3.14), and you can score some related deals.

List of Russian goods that are banned, boycotted in US

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted sanctions, boycotts and limited access to social media platforms by the U.S.

First-time homebuyer? Real estate experts offer advice in crazy market

How can first-time homebuyers navigate the homebuying process without becoming burned out, deflated or giving up altogether? Real estate experts weigh in.

Canned pet food shortage continues amid supply chain woes

The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.

New aluminum wine bottles give wine lovers the option to enjoy their favorite drinks on the go

While some enthusiasts are still getting used to the idea of wine in a can or corkless bottle, a new aluminum wine bottle has hit the market to offer yet another way to enjoy, and maybe preserve, their wine.

Gas prices turning long commutes into financial nightmares

Skyrocketing gas prices have made things especially difficult for people with extended commutes. One person even said they're putting off having children because it's just too expensive.

Filling a gas-powered vehicle may still be cheaper than charging an electric one

As gas prices reach record highs across the U.S., electric car owners are reveling in their purchases -- but the cost to fill up a gas-powered vehicle might actually still be cheaper than charging an electric one.

US inflation soared 7.9% in past year, a fresh 40-year high

Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come.

BMW recalls 917K vehicles, most for 3rd time, over engine fire risk

BMW is recalling more than 917,000 older cars and SUVs in the U.S., many for a third time, due to a possible electrical short that presents a fire risk.

Tinder now offering low-cost background checks for potential dates

Tinder’s parent company will now offer background searches for app users and the general public through its partnership with Garbo, a first-of-its-kind, non-profit background-check platform.

What is net-zero living and why experts say it’s worth it

Aiming to reach a goal of net-zero for all is a stretch, but there are feasible ways for you to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions just by making changes in your own home and behavior.

Toilet paper prices rise as product sizes shrink

P&G increased prices at the end of February and plans to raise prices on various products again in April.