Are greedy companies to blame for grocery inflation? We looked at the data
Many shoppers blame stores and manufacturers for supermarket inflation. But what do the companies' finances tell us?
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How have rising prices affected you? What questions do you have about inflation?
Whether it's our grocery lists, travel plans or savings, most of us have felt the effects of rising prices. NPR wants to know how inflation has affected your life and answer your questions about it.
Soaring insurance rates send more people shopping for deals
Home and auto insurance premiums have been rising at double-digit rates. That's prompting even the most loyal insurance customers to shop around for better deals.
'This is garbage': Step aside, influencers — we're now in the era of de-influencing
A new movement has emerged in recent years: de-influencing. What started as a backlash to advertising could now have a surprising and real-world impact on the environment.
Retailers howled about theft last year. Why not now?
Mentions of retail theft seem to be fading, their fever pitch cooling. What's changed? And how bad was the problem in the first place?
The State of 'Shrinkflation': Why Biden called out skimpy bags of potato chips
The term is relatively new, but companies have long hidden price hikes in plain sight by changing package sizing. Now the debate is getting political.
Why are sales so hard to resist? Let's unravel this Black Friday mystery
The human brain has to really fight the lure of a discount. Companies know this and use many tricks to push our buttons. But there's a way to outsmart them.
Roll your eyes, but Black Friday's still got it. So here's what to look for
Americans say Black Friday is overhyped, but nearly 1 in 5 still plan to do most of their shopping then. This holiday season is expected to break shopping records.
Skip the shopping frenzy with these 4 Black Friday alternatives
From hiking local trails to studying black holes, some Americans are finding creative ways to mark the country's busiest shopping day without spending a dime.
Bankrupt and loving it: Welcome to the lucrative world of undead brands
Remember Juicy Couture and Pier 1? They went under, but not all the way under. Someone still makes millions of dollars off these names. And the hunt for revivable brands is big business.