It May Be Time to Get Used to Costly Gas Prices

And that means it may be time for owners of gas-thirsty SUVs and cars to start considering the switch so many Americans are loath to make: to a far more fuel-efficient vehicle. Looking out over the next several years, it’s hard…

Unemployment Rate Falls, but Stocks Slip on Oil

During a volatile week, stocks bounced between Mideast turmoil and generally strong economic reports. Even with the jobless rate’s surprising drop, equities ended on a down note. Still, stocks eked out a tiny overall gain on th…

Airfares Start Soaring on Oil Prices and Capacity Cuts

The price of a plane ticket is heading sharply higher. That’s because airlines face steeper fuel costs and continue to cut capacity to keep profits from falling. You can still find some relative bargains, but it’s going to take…