The Easter Basket Now Costs $49.66, and the Candy Is Shrinking
A typical Easter basket costs $49.66 this year — up 34% from last year — as candy prices surge 67% over six years and chocolate eggs get smaller.
Maya Calloway
Bureau: New York
Gen Z Is Leading the Return to Church
Gen Z now attends church more frequently than any older generation — 1.9 weekends per month — marking the first time since Barna began tracking that young adults lead the pews.
The Housing Market Is Tilting Toward Buyers — 66 Markets Now Have More Homes Than 2019
Sixty-six housing markets now have above pre-pandemic inventory levels, and sellers outnumber buyers by 630,000 — the biggest gap in years.
Inflation Is Reshaping the Easter Table
Easter spending will hit a record $25 billion as food inflation pushes a typical basket cost up 34 percent from last year.
The Best Week to Sell Your Home Is Five Days Away
Realtor.com identifies April 12-18 as the optimal week to list a home in 2026, when properties sell for more and close faster.
Country Joe McDonald, Woodstock Anti-War Icon, Dies at 84
Country Joe McDonald, whose "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag" electrified Woodstock, died March 7 at 84 from Parkinson's complications.
Easter Spending Projected to Hit Record $22 Billion as Inflation Drives Surge
Americans are projected to spend over $22 billion on Easter this year, averaging $177 per person as inflation pushes food and candy prices higher.