admin Rising gas prices have prompted some drivers to give electric cars another look, and one EV in particular sits atop Consumer Reports new rankings of battery ranges: the Chevrolet Silverado. Consumer Reports said the Chevrolet Silverado had the highest battery range in both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s estimates, which are used on showroom stickers, … Read more
What extra cash comes your way after your shift goes into overtime and what amount of overtime pay qualifies for a tax deduction on 2025 federal income tax returns, oddly enough, can amount to two totally different numbers. And that’s just one potential spot where taxpayers can trip up. The tax break is labeled “No … Read more
Amazon is ramping up its speedy delivery service by offering 1-hour and 3-hour shipping in markets across the U.S., including Los Angeles and Chicago, in its latest efforts to stave off e-commerce competition from its biggest rival Walmart. Fast delivery has been a significant part of Amazon’s push to increase basket sizes and shopping frequency. … Read more
Reliability is a huge factor when it comes to car buying for many drivers. An unreliable vehicle can mean costly trips to the repair shop and accidents on the road. There are plenty of popular automakers that produce reliable cars, trucks and SUVs, but some companies come up short when it comes to dependability. J.D. … Read more
Truck drivers are feeling the pinch at the pump as diesel prices spike even higher than regular gas in the midst of the Iran war. The average price of diesel gas reached $5.04 per gallon on Tuesday, March 17, up from an average of $4.78 per gallon a week ago on March 10, according to … Read more
Volvo is eliminating the EX30 subcompact electric SUV in the U.S. after just two model years, according to Reuters. The Swedish automaker will continue to sell the EX30 globally, but the company has decided to discontinue the EV after the 2026 model year. The EX30 joins a slew of electric vehicles sentenced to death as … Read more
Dollar Tree is famous for its baseline price of $1.25 (formerly $1) for most items. Even the store’s grocery aisles are filled with food items at that affordable price. I try to live frugally, so I headed to my local Dollar Tree store, curious to find which grocery items might become cheap cupboard staples for … Read more
When President Donald Trump began his second term in late January 2025, managing the cost of living was already a primary concern for most households. A full year into his administration, the economic picture is a mixed bag of price drops and rising costs. The latest data from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals … Read more
Taxes never feel so burdensome as during tax season, which runs for another month in 2026. And if you happen to live in Oregon, you may be feeling that burden more than most. Oregon has the highest effective tax rate of any state, according to a report from the personal finance site FinanceBuzz, which uses … Read more
Look, I love saving money as much as the next guy. But let’s get one thing straight. When a massive retailer announces a weeklong savings event, it isn’t doing it out of the goodness of its heart. It’s doing it to separate you from your cash. Amazon just confirmed that its Big Spring Sale is … Read more