Plus, a quiz for prospective homebuyers
| |  | | June 4, 2025 | | | | | | | | Is This the Summer for a Road Trip? | By Lindsay VanSomeren
If you're still working out your summer vacation plans — and like many of us, watching your costs — it could be a good year for a road trip.
Gas prices are lower than they've been in years heading into summer. They're averaging about 40 cents a gallon cheaper than this time last year and are forecast to stay low for the season.
Hotel prices are also on the decline, and averaged 2.4% less in April than a year earlier, according to the latest Consumer Price Index. That may not sound like much, but given the trajectory of inflation generally, it's actually pretty good news for travelers, according to the U.S. Travel Association.
In fact, the open road seems to be calling more Americans as economic uncertainty makes them more careful about their travel spending, according to a survey by Deloitte.
| | | | | | | | | | 60% | That's the chance we'll have an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season this year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The agency is forecasting a range of 13 to 19 named storms, including three to five major hurricanes with winds of 111 mph or higher.
With the June-to-November hurricane season officially underway, now's the time for homeowners along the Atlantic to take stock of their home insurance and make sure they've got the coverage they need. | | | | | | | | Are You Ready to Buy a House? Take This Quiz | | | By Janet Siroto
Buying a house can be the single largest financial move you'll ever make. And your home is likely to be your biggest asset.
But it's not always clear when to take the plunge. Take this quiz to gauge just how ready you are to dive into house-buying. | | | | | | | |  | | Want to create a budget but don't have time? Use ChatGPT. (Yahoo Finance) | | | | | | | | | | | Intel, insights, and inspo for your money. | | On the Money cuts through the noise of day‑to‑day financial news to bring you a more thoughtful point of view on what's important in this moment — and how it impacts your bottom line. We value your trust above all. | | | | | | | | | | Did you find today's newsletter valuable? | | | | |
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