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This story on the January 2026 CPI inflation report is developing and will be updated with more details. Inflation remained elevated in January as the pace of consumer price growth stayed above the Federal Reserve’s target rate as policymakers weigh affordability concerns.The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday said that…

Whether you’re making a budget or planning your retirement date, it typically comes down to the same basic math: how much money you can reliably generate and how does that compares to your budget. To help you estimate how much you will need for retirement, let’s work through an example…

Spirit Airlines reached a deal to sell 20 of its Airbus jetliners and is recalling some of the flight attendants who were furloughed late last year amid the budget carrier’s financial struggles. Spirit is in the midst of going through its second bankruptcy in under two years, after it previously filed…

MesquitaFMS/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Unlike banks, credit unions often limit membership to those belonging to the same community, workplace or organization, though there are credit unions with unrestricted membership. Credit unions tend to charge lower fees compared to banks, but you should still compare fees and account…