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Tetra Images/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Even as U.S. households begin to enjoy relief from inflation woes, a spike in heating bills could crunch budgets this winter due to a rise in natural gas prices. Nearly half of the nation’s households rely on natural gas for warmth. The price of the fuel surged last year […]

Javier Ghersi/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., emerged with gavel in hand on Saturday after fierce Republican negotiations, but the concessions he made in the process have heightened concern over a potential economic crisis later this year. The empowerment of far-right House members in recent days has raised the risk of […]

tattywelshie/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Near-historic price increases for basics like food and gas have drawn scrutiny to a question at the heart of the economy: How much money must a worker make to stay afloat? The price of eggs has risen nearly 50% over the last year; while the cost of milk and bread […]

Oscar Wong/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Eating with the seasons is a great way to consume produce at peak freshness when it’s full of both nutrients and flavor. Plus, it supports local and regional growers. Winter dishes and cozy recipes call for things like braised beans, stews full of carrots, onions and potatoes or even […]