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May 15, 2026

The price of fun: Inflation comes for travel, food & movies

Summer is almost here — and a new surge in prices is putting a squeeze on budgets. Here’s what you can do about it.

May 8, 2026

From E to IRA: These letters are defining the economy

Plus: Prom dress charities, trending scams, money tips and more.

May 1, 2026

Budget airline blues — and why six figures feels tight

Plus: Food insecurity is on the rise, and there’s a run on food banks. And: News on tariff refunds, AI scams, spring homebuying and more.

Apr 24, 2026

Sticker shock for class of ‘26. Also: Tech gadgets get pricier (thanks, AI).

Plus: Recession worries grow; shareholders approve Warner Bros.-Paramount merger; U.S. Postal Service has a cash flow problem; money tips and more.

Apr 17, 2026

The joy of budgeting? Really? Yes, really. Plus: Ticketmaster, tax cheats and ‘boy kibble.’

Dive in: Verdict is in on TicketMaster/Live Nation antitrust case; taxpayers may be taking more shortcuts; a NerdWallet writer embraces the “boy kibble” lifestyle.

Latest newsletters

The price of fun: Inflation comes for travel, food & movies

From E to IRA: These letters are defining the economy

Budget airline blues — and why six figures feels tight

Sticker shock for class of ‘26. Also: Tech gadgets get pricier (thanks, AI).

The joy of budgeting? Really? Yes, really. Plus: Ticketmaster, tax cheats and ‘boy kibble.’

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