Economy & Rates
Federal Reserve decisions, inflation (CPI) and jobs reports explained in plain English: what the numbers mean for your money.
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Fed Holds Rates at 3.75%–4.00%: What It Means for You
The Fed held rates on Oct. 28, 2026, but two members wanted a hike. See what it means for cards, HELOCs, savings and mortgages, and what to do now.
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Gas Prices at $4.29: How to Cut Costs and Deduct Mileage
Gas costs about $4.29 a gallon, up from $3.07 a year ago. See what that costs you, how to burn less fuel, and the IRS's new 76-cent mileage rate.
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Fed Meeting October 28, 2026: What It Means for Your Money
The Fed decides on rates October 28 after a September hike to 3.75%–4.00%. See what a quarter-point move does to cards, HELOCs and savings.
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September 2026 Inflation Is 3.7%: Gas Is Driving It
Prices rose 3.7% over the past year, and gasoline is up 34.2%. See what the September CPI report means for your budget and what to do about it.