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Gas prices just dropped below $4 for the first time in months — here's what the Iran deal means for your wallet

The national average hit $3.99 a gallon Thursday after the U.S. and Iran signed a peace deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Experts say prices could keep falling — but how far and how fast?

The Fresh Pulse News Desk · Jun 18, 7:00 AM PDT · 7 min read

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Stores Closing in 2025: Live Tracker of Every Major U.S. Retail Closure

A continuously updated list of major U.S. retailers closing stores in 2025 — with chain, store counts, regions affected, and the latest timeline.

The Fresh Pulse News Desk · Jun 18, 6:00 AM PDT · 9 min

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Grocery prices ticked up again in June — here's what got pricier

Coffee, beef, and orange juice led the increases, while egg and chicken prices kept easing.

The Fresh Pulse News Desk · Jun 13, 10:00 PM PDT · 5 min

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Mid-year housing check: inventory rising, prices still sticky

More homes are sitting longer, but median list prices have barely budged in most metros.

The Fresh Pulse News Desk · Jun 13, 9:00 AM PDT · 5 min

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Central bank holds rates steady, signals first cut could come this spring

Policymakers left the benchmark rate unchanged but softened their language on inflation, hinting that easing is on the table.

The Fresh Pulse News Desk · Jun 13, 6:20 AM PDT · 5 min

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Explainer: When a 401(k) rollover actually makes sense

Rolling an old plan into an IRA isn't always the right move. Here's how to decide.

Howard Chen · Jun 11, 3:00 AM PDT · 5 min

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