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Prices at the pump are down. Here's why. Good news for drivers: gas prices are easing up. The national average for regular fuel at the pump was $3.37 per gallon as of Friday, down about 13 cents from last month and nearly 50 cents from a year ago, according to data from AAA. Barring any

The price of gold hit a record high this week. Is your gold bar worth $1 million? The price of gold hit an all-time high this week, driving the price of a standard gold bar up to $1 million for the first time ever. A typical gold bar as we think of it weighs in

Dunkin' teases 'very demure' return of pumpkin spice latte, fall menu: See release date Pumpkin spice latte season is upon us, as Starbucks brought the popular seasonal beverage back this week. With the return of the chain's fall menu, many Dunkin' fans are wondering when their favorite coffee place is debuting its fall menu. The

The Daily Money: Housing market shows some hope Good morning and Happy Friday! This is Betty Lin-Fisher with Friday's consumer-focused The Daily Money. The housing market is beginning to show some glimmers of hope amid some grim reports. First, the bad news: Sales of previously-owned homes only gained 1.3% in July, according to the National

Subway slashes footlong prices for 2 weeks; some subs will be nearly $7 cheaper Subway has joined a wave of fast-food restaurants trying to respond to customers struggling with inflation. Others include McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King and Taco Bell. Subway is making footlongs a little more affordable. At least for a couple of weeks. The

Popular family YouTuber Ms. Rachel is coming out with a toy line very soon Ms. Rachel the popular YouTuber's highly anticipated toy line is coming to stores near you, very soon. Rachel Griffin Accurso, also known as Ms. Rachel, has become a familiar face in many households, using her experience as an early childhood educator

Housing market showing glimmers of hope amid grim reports There are glimmers of hope in the U.S. housing market, and ambitious buyers might finally find what they’re looking for in coming months, according to reports released Thursday. To be sure, the reports look pretty grim. Sales of previously-owned homes made almost no progress, the National

New Starbucks merch drop includes a Stanley cup collab: Here's what to know Haters beware: pumpkin spice season is back in action at Starbucks, bringing with it some new fall merch, including a Starbucks-themed Stanley cup. Eight new cups catering to different drinks were dropped on Thursday, coinciding with the Pumpkin Spiced Latte's earlier-than-usual release. Four autumn-colored cold

Headlined by speech from Jerome Powell, Fed's Jackson Hole symposium set to begin Central bankers from around the world fly into Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this week to attend what has become the globe's premier economic gathering, the Kansas City Federal Reserve's annual symposium in Grand Teton National Park. The event draws keen investor attention, and

Too early or not soon enough? Internet reacts to Starbucks dropping Pumpkin Spice Lattes Aug. 22 Love it or hate it, the divisive yet beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte has arrived for the season. Starting Thursday, Aug. 22 (yes, August), Starbucks customers can order the ever-popular seasonal drink, a brand new Iced Apple Crisp Nondairy Cream

Walmart+ members get 25% off Burger King, free Whoppers in new partnership Walmart is offering its plus members a new deal. The retail giant on Thursday announced "a first-of-its-kind partnership" with Burger King under which Walmart+ members can receive a 25% discount on digital orders every day at the fast food restaurant, starting today. Walmart

Jolly Rancher flavored popsicles recalled over concerns of milk contamination Approximately 137,000 cases of popsicles are being recalled over concerns that they may contain milk, an ingredient not listed on the label. Unilever issued the recall of its Popsicle Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection Pops on August 21, citing the potential harm to people with sever