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Renee Umsted

The News & Observer

Renee Umsted is The News & Observer’s Affordability Reporter. She writes about what it costs to live in the Triangle, with a consumer-focused approach, and leads the Triangle Saver group on Facebook. She has a degree in journalism from TCU.

LATEST FROM RENEE UMSTED

Local

Their move to NC was ‘disaster from start to finish.’ Lessons from couple’s story

Updated October 19, 2026 at 10:47 AM

Local

NC drivers paid $73 more for gas last month compared to the same time last year

Updated October 14, 2026 at 1:29 PM

Local

I thought my experience canceling internet was bad. It took one reader 62 days

Updated October 14, 2026 at 8:24 AM

Business

Is your gas station overcharging? NC attorney general wants you to report it

Updated October 15, 2026 at 7:03 AM

Business

Triangle gas station offers 20 cents off per gallon. How new prices compare

October 10, 2026 at 7:30 AM

Local

A $199 ‘management’ fee for canceling home insurance? (Gotta read the fine print)

October 9, 2026 at 8:51 AM

Local

Fraudsters target Triangle residents with dog-sitting scams. How they work

October 8, 2026 at 9:27 AM

Local

I tried to cancel my Raleigh internet service. It did not go well

October 7, 2026 at 4:30 AM

Business

This Triangle gas station is offering a discount. Is it a good deal?

Updated October 5, 2026 at 1:38 PM

Business

44 shrimp dishes at NC coastal restaurants tested. How many were wild-caught?

October 3, 2026 at 9:30 AM

Politics & Government

New NC law regulating online ticket sales is now in effect. Here’s what it does

October 2, 2026 at 10:46 AM

Business

Triangle drivers can save 20 cents per gallon of gas at these stations

Updated September 30, 2026 at 1:40 PM

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