The best savings accounts, CDs, and other low-risk options still pay 3%–5% on idle cash

The Labor Department on Friday released the January 2026 consumer price index (CPI), which showed that inflation remained elevated above the Federal Reserve's target.

Inflation is a word you hear all the time. However, many people don’t fully understand how it works or how it impacts their daily lives. While some effects of inflation, such as the ever-increasing cost of living, are obvious, others are more subtle ...

Inflation eased in the latest CPI report—but your savings still need to outpace it. Here’s the rate to watch and what to do if you’re falling short.

Inflation is down since its peak during the pandemic, but the feeling of sticker shock still lingers. Planet Money looks into why feelings about prices diverge so much from official inflation data. Inflation has cooled a lot since its peak during the ...