Facts and figures for Halloween 2026
Halloween is coming up soon and consumers are expected to spend about $13.5 billion on it. Nearly three quarters of
Economy
The Trump administration’s slashing of fuel economy standards for cars will harm consumers and the environment
Average fuel economy standards for new cars have been reduced from 50.4 miles per gallon to 34.9 miles per gallon
What are the best and worst cities for women in 2026?
Over recent decades, things have improved for women in the workplace, finances, politics, health, and the home. I can remember
Auto dealers and lenders often lead low-income consumers into bad loans, resulting in high levels of delinquencies, defaults, and repossessions, report says
The challenges of purchasing and financing a car in today’s economy, particularly for borrowers with lower incomes or subprime credit
Facts and figures for Father’s Day 2026
Although Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1914, Father’s Day didn’t become an official holiday until 1966. The idea for
Which states have the best and worse economies?
Washington state, where I live, has the second best economy in the United States, according to an analysis by WalletHub,
Opt out of Bank of America’s newly required forced arbitration now, consumer groups recommend
Bank of America has recently added an arbitration clause back into its consumer contracts for its online banking agreements, 17
What to know about Spirit Airlines going out of business
Spirit Airlines doesn’t fly out of SeaTac Airport, the closest airport to my home, so I’ve never flown on it.
Best and worse states for working moms
Women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, and in 2025 about 74 percent of moms with children under