McDonald’s CEO sounds warning on consumer trend
It would be more than fair to say that a lot of Americans are feeling financially squeezed these days. Inflation rose 3.3% annually in March in the wake of the Iran conflict, according to the…
Rising inflation just made this overlooked bond shine
Gas prices above $4 a gallon tend to reshape spending priorities, and millions of Americans are reworking their budgets as a result. The consumer price index jumped to 3.3% year over year in March 2026,…
KFC launches wallet-friendly family dinner menu
Diners have always turned to fast-food chains for wallet-friendly options, but as the affordability crisis continues, value menus have become increasingly important to consumers. Value menus are the top factor diners look for when deciding…
T-Mobile quietly removes significant Costco perk restriction
T-Mobile has been doubling down on boosting customer loyalty after several months of continued customer losses in its wireless business. As the company works to keep customers from flocking to its competitors, it is sweetening…
Fidelity sounds alarm on Social Security, 401(k)s, IRAs
Millions of working Americans saving and planning for retirement inevitably confront a few major questions when maximizing and calculating their post-career income. In my years of reporting on personal finance, I have frequently encountered both…
Amazon is selling a 2-in-1 laptop and tablet for $59 that comes in 3 colors
TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Why we love this deal If you’re a techie that’s always…
Cloudflare drops eye-opening AI demand numbers after strong quarter
Most tech companies talk about AI transformation as something that is coming. Cloudflare, Inc. (NET) is living it right now, and the numbers CEO Matthew Prince shared on the first-quarter earnings call are some of…
Popular fast-casual chain cuts jobs amid store closures
The American fast-food landscape is undergoing its most significant shift in a decade. While convenient dining is still a crowd favorite, with nearly 32% of youth consuming fast food daily as recently as 2023, according…
Scott Bessent weighs major change to Trump Account rules
Most government programs that promise to make your kids rich fall apart on contact with reality. The fine print eats the headline number. The inflation adjustment never quite keeps up. The political will fades two…
Target has a $360 smartwatch for $36 that runs up to 7 days on a single charge
TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Why we love this deal A smartwatch can be a powerful…