Oil and propane currently cost less than the record highs in 2022, but world conflicts could affect prices after the first of the year, experts say.
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Interest rate on retail credit cards hits 30% as holiday shopping season starts
Tempted to use that store credit card on holiday purchases? Don’t, unless you immediately pay off the balance. Otherwise, consumers are looking at 30% interest – or more.
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The mighty American consumer is about to hit a wall, investors say
Delinquency rates on credit cards and auto loans are rising, as households feel the financial squeeze after the Fed raised interest rates by more than 5 percentage points.