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Consumer prices have risen by a shocking 8.5% over the past year, a rate of increase not seen in 40 years. A look at what’s causing inflation in 2022 and how long it’s expected to last.

As the Russia-Ukraine conflict has pushed gas prices higher, some politicians want to give Americans direct payments to help weather the storm.

Rising gas, rental and grocery costs have had the biggest effect on households with $50,000 or less in annual income, according to a new report.

As two states put temporary gas tax holidays in place, savings may be limited. Plus, it won’t help price pressures from inflation and Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The most weddings since 1984 are expected to take place this year. If you’re getting married, there are ways you can trim higher costs.

Record high gas prices are stretching consumers. Yet experts say temporarily doing away with the federal gas tax won’t do much.

More than a third of bridges need repairs, and over 43,000 are “structurally deficient,” says the American Road & Transportation Builders Association.

Higher prices are not going away any time soon. However, experts say there are steps you can take to protect your money.

Record high inflation could mean an even bigger boost for Social Security beneficiaries next year, according to one early estimate.

Research finds the more financially constrained you feel, the less happy you’ll likely be with what you buy.

Blackstone’s Joseph Zidle believes the U.S. is well insulated from the Russia-Ukraine war fallout because it’s “an island of growth.”

Shipping is a key component of U.S. trade but America has some of the least efficient ports in the world, according to a World Bank and IHS Markit study.

As inflation continues to run hot, you may need to rethink your budget. Here are some tips.

Many Americans are worried about rising prices and paying bills, a survey from eMoney Advisor finds. The results show over a third are not investing at all.

British households are facing the worst cost of living crisis for decades, as inflation, declining wages and an energy crisis eat into household incomes.

The IRS has protections in place that mean some families who received too much through the child tax credit won’t have to repay the money.

As the U.S. economy has rebounded, more aid to Americans will likely be scaled down. Here’s what proposals could still get passed by Congress.

Everyone with a budget has months when they spend too much. Here’s how to get back on track.

The fast-spreading omicron variant has added new complexity to the outlook for 2022. But you can still set yourself up to achieve big financial goals.

Worried that you’re overspending? Here’s how to identify a spending problem and fix it, according to financial experts.