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New data showing price increases last month could foreshadow even higher costs if the president imposes steep tariffs on Aug.
While the direct effect of higher tariffs on inflation remained relatively moderate last month, there are signs that ...
President Trump’s new spending bill will increase federal deficits, adding to a debt load that’s already grown more than 50% ...
Rep. Hillary Scholten and colleagues launched the Lowering Costs Caucus to address rising living expenses, including healthcare, housing, food, and childcare. They criticized tariffs, tax breaks ...
Living in the Roaring Fork Valley means embracing a lifestyle that’s rich in beauty, connection, and adventure — but it also means being smart with your finances as the cost of living continues to ...
A new analysis from HireAHelper paints a sobering picture of housing in the next decade if the average salary in every state doesn’t rise significantly.
Insurance costs are soaring, and coverage is hard to find in some parts of the United States. Communities say insurers are ignoring their efforts to confront the problem.
Tackling the cost of living surge and strategies to prevent the next economic shock.
While many think of rent prices, mortgage, and interest rates for home affordability, a new study shows Houstonians are pinpointing utility prices as an increasing worry.
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 is currently projected to rise just 2.4%—the smallest increase since 2021. While modest on paper, that slight bump in benefits might fall ...
The bottom 60% of U.S. households don't make enough money to afford a "minimal quality of life," according to a new analysis.