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The Daily Money

ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Tue Mar 31 2026

 

Daniel de Visé Personal Finance Reporter

Good morning! It's Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money.

Airports have not been happy places lately, between long lines and understaffed security checkpoints. Now, here's another problem vexing America's air travelers: Car rental rage.

Gas prices surge past $4

Maybe you'd rather drive.

If you do, be aware that the national average price for a gallon of gas has passed $4 for the first time in more than three years, because of the Iran war. Here are the details.

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Finally, here's a Medora Lee story about Generation Z, the only cohort that seems to be making real progress toward saving for retirement.

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Car Rental Anger

Hidden fees, long waits and damage disputes are fueling a surge of traveler anger at rental counters across the U.S.

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Gas prices top $4 a gallon as Iran war continues to surge oil costs

As of the morning of March 31, regular unleaded is averaging $4.02, up from $2.98 in February, as the Iran war continues to drive oil prices higher.

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Most Americans, except Gen Z, have cut back retirement savings

Americans are saving less and borrowing more from retirement funds, but Gen Z is bucking the trend, a new report shows.

Physician assistants earn $133,260 a year, on average, and 73% of them are women, according to a Resume Genius report.
 

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Women still earn less than men, on average, but many high-paying fields are now led by women. Here are 10 of the best.

McDonald's has dueling 'KPop Demon Hunters' adult meals coming to restaurants March 31.
 

Huntr/X, Saja Boys meals now available at McDonald's. What's inside?

An epic K-pop battle, one that features Huntr/X and the Saja Boys is underway at McDonald's. What to know about the "KPop Demon Hunters'" meals.

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If you've fallen for these myths, it could cost you.

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April Fools' Day, which is Wednesday, April 1, likely began in the 15th century. But now it's become more of marketing mischief by big brands.

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These 10 states have the most EVs on their roads to start 2026.

10 states still have EV registration rates above 10 percent as consumers grapple with rising gas prices and the loss of the $7,500 U.S. EV tax credit.

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