Here’s the inflation breakdown for March 2024 — in one chart
The consumer price index rose 3.5% in the past year. Housing and gasoline prices kept inflation elevated in March.
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Small business optimism hits 11-year low as inflation fears won't go away
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What Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan means for your taxes
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$1 million homes are now 'typical' in a record number of U.S. cities, analysis finds. Here’s where they are
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Here's what's wrong with the ‘100 envelope’ method and TikTok’s other viral savings challenges
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Some of the rules that protect wealthy savers' bank deposits just changed. Here's what to know
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Biden will announce new student loan forgiveness plan affecting tens of millions of Americans
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IRS adds ‘important update’ for free Direct File pilot as federal tax deadline approaches
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Biden announces new student loan forgiveness plan affecting tens of millions of Americans
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Brim Financial Announces $85 Million Series C to Expand
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