The survey director noted that long-range inflation expectations have increased quickly, calling it an “unusually large increase."

Washington state may require employees to take unpaid furloughs to address a $15B deficit, sparking debate over budget cuts vs. taxes.

While all drivers are feeling the strain of higher rates on their budgets, drivers with poor credit get hit extra hard. On average, drivers with poor credit pay 76 percent more for full coverage insurance than drivers with good credit.