Personal Finance

What Is a National Consumption Tax? How It Differs from Income Tax

The FairTax Act of 2025 would scrap the IRS entirely and replace it with a 23% national sales tax — and with tariffs already acting as a hidden consumption tax on imports, the push to overhaul how America taxes you may be closer than you think.

Being in the Sandwich Generation Is Costly. Here’s How Much.

A new study reveals that families caring for both kids and aging parents rack up an average of $64,000 in debt every year — and in one state, care costs alone exceed the median household income.

Trump’s Treasury Boss Visits NY Diner, Downplays Gas-Price Surge as ‘Blip’

Gas prices just posted their biggest monthly spike since 1967 — a record 21.2% jump — but the Treasury secretary says it's nothing to worry about, while the people actually paying for it aren't so sure.

Wayfair to Open Its First Physical Store in Florida

The 94,000-square-foot Fort Lauderdale location will tailor its merchandise to South Florida lifestyles — and promises free delivery on the big stuff like sofas and dining sets.

10 Free Services You Didn’t Know Social Security Offers

There's more to the Social Security Administration than just dishing out retirement benefits.

More Than 350,000 Vitamins, Iron Supplements Recalled. See Brands.

Iron-containing pills from 11 popular brands — sold everywhere from Amazon to Ulta Beauty — lacked the child-resistant packaging required by federal law.

See the Lowest – and Highest – Gas Prices Across the US

California gas hit $5.92 a gallon and the national average spiked 21% in a single month — the biggest monthly jump since records began in 1967, with no quick relief in sight.

Want to Rent Your Home for World Cup? Airbnb Tracker Estimates Profit

Airbnb's new profit tracker shows homeowners near World Cup venues could pocket an average of $3,700 — and a $750 sign-up bonus sweetens the deal for first-time hosts.

Buyer’s Markets in the U.S.? Here Are 8 Surprising Metros

Eight major metros — mostly pandemic-era boomtowns in Florida, Texas, and Atlanta — have flipped to buyer's territory, and experts say the negotiating leverage is only going to get stronger.

Amazon Adds Fuel Surcharge for Sellers. But Will You Have to Pay More?

A 3.5% fee hitting Amazon sellers starting April 17 averages just $0.17 per unit — but experts warn the real price increases could creep up on shoppers quietly and without warning.

Why Gen Z Workers View Their Current Roles as Just Stepping Stones

Employers who fail to meet Gen Z's workplace expectations risk losing these workers.

The Smart Case for Retiring Earlier Than You Think

There's a better way to think about retirement.
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