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Generation Z
The Daily Money: 'Car rental rage' is rising
Daniel de ViseฬUSA TODAY
Updated March 31, 2026, 11:30 a.m. ET
Good morning! Itโs Daniel de Viseฬ 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.
Is Gen Z the only gang saving for retirement?
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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