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How to survive wedding season on a budget School is nearly out, flowers are in bloom and the countdown to summer has started. In other words, wedding season is upon us. As exciting as it is to get dressed up, reunite with friends and family and watch loved ones exchange vows, weddings also come with a financial burden, even for guests. The average cost of attending a wedding is $610, according to a survey from wedding planning website The Knot. Throw in a cross-country or international flight...
7 things to know about Foundayo, a next-generation weight-loss pill There’s always a media buzz when a new weight-loss drug hits the market. Or when new data shows that a medication can effectively lower body weight. If you've been exploring medication options to help you manage your weight, you may have stumbled across injections, such as Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide). For some, the thought of regularly giving yourself injections may seem overwhelming or uncomfortable. New w...
Gen Z increasingly skeptical of, and angry about, artificial intelligence While some might envision Gen Z welcoming artificial intelligence into their lives, a new Gallup survey found that people between the ages of 14 and 29 are becoming increasingly skeptical of — and downright mad at — AI. Compared to a similar Walton Family Foundation-Gallup survey conducted in April 2025, they’re less excited and hopeful about the change it could bring and more angry at its existence, citing concerns about...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Dothan in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Dothan, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 11. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.12 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.12 (+3.1%) - Year change: +$1.34 (+48.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $5.35 - Week change: +$0.04 (+0.7%) - Year change: +$1.94 (+56.9%) - Historical...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Montgomery in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Montgomery, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 11. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.08 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.04 (+1.1%) - Year change: +$1.31 (+47.5%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.19 - Week change: +$0.03 (+0.6%) - Year change: +$1.96 (+60.6%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Mobile in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Mobile, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 11. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.03 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.05 (+1.4%) - Year change: +$1.31 (+48.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.14 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.2%) - Year change: +$1.94 (+60.7%) - Historical...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Anniston in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 11. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.97 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.07 (+1.8%) - Year change: +$1.23 (+44.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $5.17 - Week change: +$0.10 (+2.0%) - Year change: +$1.96 (+61.1%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Tuscaloosa in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Tuscaloosa, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 11. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.03 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.08 (+2.1%) - Year change: +$1.32 (+48.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.16 - Week change: -$0.04 (-0.8%) - Year change: +$1.88 (+57.4%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Daphne in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 11. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.06 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.10 (+2.6%) - Year change: +$1.34 (+49.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $5.15 - Week change: +$0.03 (+0.5%) - Year change: +$1.95 (+60.8%)...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Birmingham in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Birmingham, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 11. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.06 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.11 (+2.8%) - Year change: +$1.32 (+48.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $5.21 - Week change: -$0.04 (-0.8%) - Year change: +$1.90 (+57.5%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Gadsden in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Gadsden, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 11. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.99 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.12 (+3.2%) - Year change: +$1.36 (+52.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.19 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.0%) - Year change: +$2.13 (+69.4%) - Historical...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Huntsville, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 11. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.09 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.12 (+3.2%) - Year change: +$1.36 (+50.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.20 - Week change: -$0.05 (-1.0%) - Year change: +$1.95 (+59.9%) -...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Decatur in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Decatur, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of May 11. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $4.04 --- Alabama average: $4.07 - Week change: +$0.12 (+3.1%) - Year change: +$1.35 (+50.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.22 - Week change: -$0.04 (-0.7%) - Year change: +$1.98 (+61.1%) - Historical...
The affordability crisis is creating a generation of renters Until recently, the roadmap for buying a home seemed clear: Get a good job, save for a few years, and buy a starter home. But America’s ongoing housing affordability crisis has turned what was once a common milestone into something far less attainable for most would-be buyers. Record-high home prices, elevated mortgage rates, and increased debt are just a few of the many factors that have made homebuying a daunting prospect. With l...
FOTOGRIN // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Florence metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $365,545 in March, 0.8% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some...
scarp577 // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Huntsville metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $365,545 in March, 0.8% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some...
Volodymyr Kyrylyuk // Shutterstock Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Mobile metro area The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $365,545 in March, 0.8% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But...
Where fuel costs are climbing fastest, and why shelf prices are next When pump prices dominate the news, the story almost always flows to the coasts. California clears $5.90 a gallon, Hawai‘i tops $6, and Washington pushes past $5.40. Those numbers are eye-catching, and they deserve the attention they get. But the pump is only the first hit. It's the immediate one — visible at every fill-up, felt in every weekly budget — and it's the one that dominates the news cycle. The longer, larger impact i...
As spending shifts to e-commerce, AI is reshaping the landscape Once a fringe business model, e-commerce has become a staple of purchasing in the U.S. and around the world. Estimates place e-commerce's share of the world's retail at over 23% in 2025, with this figure expected to reach one-quarter by 2030. Even business-to-business (B2B) purchases are increasingly done online. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a bigger role in the online shopping experience. From...
9 midsize 3-row SUVs tested side-by-side For many families, a two-row SUV is a tight squeeze. Yet a full-size behemoth like the Chevrolet Suburban or Jeep Wagoneer can feel like docking a ship in a suburban driveway. Enter the midsize three-row SUV, the sweet spot, the Goldilocks of family transport without the cumbersome bulk. The best of today's bunch, like the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride hybrids, blend luxury-like comfort with fuel economy of up to 35 mpg. Others, like the Nissan...
7 commonly overlooked steps when starting a small business There’s a moment every new business owner knows well, the mix of excitement and uncertainty that hits once you decide to go for it. You have the idea, the energy and maybe even your first few customers. Then come the practical questions: Should I register as an LLC or S Corp? How do I pay myself? What happens when I hire someone? Starting a business often feels like wearing many hats at once: sales, HR, customer service, manager, o...
3 cheapest places to golf this spring As temperatures start to warm around the U.S., golfers pull out their clubs and start taking practice swings. It’s time for a spring golf trip, and the options continue to get better. While golf has a long history in the U.S. and U.K., it’s becoming more and more popular around the world. New courses in Thailand and elsewhere are opening up options for affordable, exciting golf trips. A U.S. golf trip is still appealing as well, especially in places lik...
Electric RVs in 2026: What's real and what's not The electric RV market is worth roughly $500 million right now. By 2030, analysts project it'll hit $2 billion. But here's the thing nobody in the press releases mentions: As of early 2026, you still can't walk into a dealership and buy one. The biggest names in the industry (Winnebago, Thor, Mercedes) have spent years showing off prototypes, running pilot programs, and teasing "coming soon" timelines. Meanwhile, a startup in Colorado is quietly...
Your tax return is filed. Now here's what's quietly draining your cash For small business owners, the weeks after tax season make cash flow problems harder to ignore — and the latest data points to a few clear causes. Tax season ends with a moment of relief: The return is filed and the paperwork is done. But expenses don’t stop. For small business owners, the period right after tax season is one of the most financially exposed windows of the year. According to a 2025 QuickBooks survey, 43% of...
The mental health impact of financial stress A sharp rise in the costs of groceries, everyday products, and housing — paired with growing unemployment and worries about the economy — can keep anyone up at night. If you’re frequently concerned about money, it can affect your health, mood, and ability to focus. Sometimes financial stress is temporary, like when you need to pay for an unexpected car or home repair. Other times, it can be caused by ongoing challenges like rising prices, debt, or no...
