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Rents could hike another 20% as Valley deals with housing crunch

With incomes not increasing at the same rate as rent, tenants are in a difficult situation. An ASU real estate expert says they have to make tradeoffs.

VERIFY: Are gas prices in Arizona more expensive than ever?

According to an ASU economist, the average price for a gallon of unleaded gas in Arizona of $4.59 per gallon does not represent the most expensive “real price.”

9 things you can do during your lunch break to guarantee a great afternoon

What gets one person motivated for the afternoon may not work for others. And there's more than what you do. An ASU management expert says what you eat matters, too.

Making the jump to homeownership from renting can be a daunting decision, not always the best one

An ASU real estate expert warns against having "unrealistic expectations." He says buyers need to understand the limits of their budget.

New push for Sen. Mark Kelly’s gas tax relief bill as prices surge

An ASU economist says the gas tax goes back decades and helped finance the freeway system across the U.S.

Arizona experts weigh in on rent control alternatives

There are other ways to help out struggling renters besides rent control that doesn't put the burden on landlords, says ASU real estate expert.

Money lessons to teach children for financial success

ASU finance expert says she sees a disconnect with her students and real-world money tips. Here are three lessons she says parents could share with their children.

Rising home, rent prices partially caused by lack of housing, experts say

When the Great Recession hit in 2008, Arizona’s booming construction industry was sidelined and has struggled to recover ever since, according to ASU economist.

Connecting academia and industry

ASU finds that certificate programs co-created by schools and corporations result in job-ready candidates.

Gas prices hit record high in Phoenix

Gas prices will continue to rise, ASU supply expert says, because supply chain issues that existed before the Ukraine conflict still aren’t fixed. And the addition of fighting in Eastern Europe creates additional logistics issues.