We asked experts what makes market and economic conditions today reminiscent of then, why it's happening now and — crucially — what big differences they see.

Oil disruptions and geopolitical risks could keep U.S. gas prices elevated well beyond the Iran war.

Bank overdraft reforms helped wealthier customers far more than struggling households, study finds.

Property taxes are a growing strain on household budgets, but they're not high everywhere: In some places, the median annual bill was less than $300 last year.

The typical American consumes nearly 60 pounds of beef each year. Widely available and easy to prepare, ground beef serves as a grocery mainstay for many families — which means skyrocketing prices matter.

“Security concerns may drive policy, but consumers bear the economic cost,” one expert tells Money.