How Much Should You Worry About Inflation?

The inflation bells are ringing. You’ve seen the jump in prices at the grocery store, and, maybe more significantly, at the gas pump. But are these price hikes a sign that inflation is about to take off, or are they just tempor…

Gas Prices Stabilize … For Now

The cost of regular gas nationwide Sunday was $3.548, down from $3.557 the previous week. However, the dip probably won’t last long.
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Why Gas Prices Rise Quickly but Fall Slowly

As soon as oil prices rise, it takes little time before drivers begin to feel the pain at the pump. But it takes far longer for price decreases to reach consumers. Here’s why.
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Consumer Sentiment Plunges as Gas Prices Surge

Bad economic news across the board is weighing on Americans’ mood this month. The consumer sentiment index fell to a 5-month low in March, thanks to increases in the U.S. trade deficit, higher jobless claims, and a more than 4…