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USA TODAY Network / ReutersFor years, many Americans have wondered why their paychecks aren’t keeping up with the spiraling cost of things they need to buy. Even as many economists acknowledged an “affordability crisis” and a “K-shaped economy” that benefitted the super-wealthy, analysts fixated on a more traditional measure of success: across the entire economy, aggregate wages were not too far behind aggregate inflation.

USA TODAY Network / ReutersOnly five major car brands averaged sales prices under $40,000 in the United States in March 2026, as new car prices continue to rise and car shoppers feel the pinch. Car shoppers paid an average of $49,275 for new cars in March 2026, according to Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book. That figure was down 0.1% from February 2026’s average of $49,353. Cox also said automakers’ average manufacturer’…

Gemini / GoogleAmerican Airlines has joined the flock of major U.S. carriers that have increased the cost of checked bags. The Texas-based airline announced on April 9 that it is hiking costs for checked bags, along with updating its basic economy fare. American Airlines said the changes are the result of “continuing evaluation of pricing in light of the current operating environment.

Gemini / GoogleThe U.S. Postal Service has temporarily suspended payments to workers’ retirement plans, citing the agency’s ongoing financial woes. The Postal Service told the Office of Personnel Management the Postal Service Board of Governors had opted to temporarily suspend its contributions to the Federal Employees Retirement System “to conserve cash and preserve liquidity due to its ongoing…

Johnson / Money Talks NewsAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. If you’ve spent 30 or 40 years carefully building your retirement savings, the last thing you want is to watch it shrink because of a handful of avoidable mistakes. But that’s exactly what happens to thousands of…

Inna Kot / Shutterstock.comJust about everyone has a box of old cords and cables in their basement or junk closet. Every time you buy a new device, you get another charger. Then the old one gets chucked into the box with the other ancient relics. If you’re ready to bid goodbye to those old cords, consider how they can help you make money. Electronic cables and cords contain metals (most commonly copper or aluminum)…

USA TODAY Network / ReutersMillions of Bissell cleaning machines sold at popular retailers, including Target, Walmart and Amazon, have been recalled after causing over a hundred reported burn injuries. According to an April 9 warning from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 1.7 million Bissell-branded steam cleaners have accessories that could detach from the main machine, allowing hot water or steam to escape.

Gemini / GoogleU.S. stock futures inched lower on Thursday after the indexes rallied in the previous session, as cracks emerged in the fragile Middle East ceasefire, while investors turned their focus to a domestic inflation reading later in the day. U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to retain military assets in the Middle East until a peace deal was reached with Iran and warned of a major escalation if it…

ARENA Creative / Shutterstock.comAfter a turbulent few years of price surges, rapid cooldowns, and fluctuating mortgage rates, the U.S. housing market in 2026 has a new set of dynamics. Driven by persistently elevated mortgage rates and widespread inflation, residential real estate demand has stagnated in many parts of the country. Affordability remains a major hurdle, especially for first-time buyers contending with high…

USA TODAY Network / ReutersAmazon.com will offer same-day delivery of Eli Lilly’s new weight-loss pill Foundayo and stock the medication at kiosks located at some of the company’s health clinics. Customers will need a prescription for Lilly’s weight-loss pill to order it through Amazon Pharmacy. About half of customers in the U.S. will have access to same-day delivery, Amazon officials told Reuters.