The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday as the economy weathers its highest inflation in three years.
Nearly three-quarters say the economy is getting worse.
New data shows nearly half of all credit card holders are unable to pay off their balances each month.
The Middle East conflict triggered one of the largest oil shocks in decades, and was reflected in Friday's inflation report.
The rising fuel costs amid the war in Iran mean it will cost you more to get packages delivered. Starting April 17, Amazon will apply new surcharges to its sellers. UPS, FedEx, and USPS have also added fuel surcharges to counter rising fuel costs.
From paying your mortgage and utility bills to covering the costs of transportation and food, inflation is leaving little to no room for the unexpected.