Monday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: What every parent should know about investing for retirement. Also in the news: To fight inflation, take down food expenses, a new episode of the Smart Money podcast on small business benefits and buying a hybrid, and these U.S. cities are seeing the biggest drop in home prices.

What every parent should know about investing for retirement
Don’t make these mistakes when it comes to saving and investing for yourself and your kids

To fight inflation, take down food expenses
February food prices were 7.9% higher than they were a year ago, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service.

Smart Money Podcast: Small Business Benefits, and Buying a Hybrid
Learn the perks of shopping small. Then hear whether high gas prices make now the time to switch to a hybrid.

These U.S. Cities Are Seeing the Biggest Drops in Home Prices
What this means for those looking to buy and sell houses.