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Stephan Bisaha

This is how close American households are to the financial edge
By Stephan Bisaha

This is how close American households are to the financial edge

Stephan Bisaha | May 28, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
A new report shows that nearly half of U.S. households did not earn enough to cover their necessities in 2024.
A trip to Europe? In this economy? Expensive flights keep vacations closer to home
A trip to Europe? In this economy? Expensive flights keep vacations closer to home
Travel advisers are seeing Americans picking cheaper domestic travel destinations over Europe.
Stephan Bisaha | May 6, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
The tariff refund process has begun for businesses. What about customers?
The tariff refund process has begun for businesses. What about customers?
While shipping companies are pledging refunds for customers who directly paid tariff fees, the situation is much trickier for retailers.
Stephan Bisaha | Apr 22, 2026, 5:32 PM UTC
Tax season was supposed to bring big refunds. So far they're less than expected
Tax season was supposed to bring big refunds. So far they're less than expected
The average refund so far is $350 more than last year at this time, despite projections that it would be closer to $1,000 due to Republican-led tax changes as part of the Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Stephan Bisaha | Apr 15, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
Drive slower, go electric, don't drive at all? Americans weigh options for saving gas
Drive slower, go electric, don't drive at all? Americans weigh options for saving gas
With gasoline prices averaging above $4 a gallon nationally, drivers are grappling with a sharp rise in fuel costs. Here are some ideas to consider if you're trying to cut your fuel costs.
Camila Domonoske, Stephan Bisaha | Apr 7, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
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