Category: Economy
825
The economy’s big split: Poor consumers feel slowdown, rich ones don’t The economy’s big split: Poor consumers feel slowdown, rich ones don’t
Economy July 16, 2024

The economy’s big split: Poor consumers feel slowdown, rich ones don’t

Affluent Americans say the economy is just fine — and they're spending ... more

665
The economic impact of the raids in California could be devastating. The economic impact of the raids in California could be devastating.
California June 24, 2025

The economic impact of the raids in California could be devastating.

The mass deportation of undocumented migrants would cause a $275 billion hole ... more

723
The American Dream is Alive for Young people, But They Feel It is Out of Reach The American Dream is Alive for Young people, But They Feel It is Out of Reach
Economy January 29, 2025

The American Dream is Alive for Young people, But They Feel It is Out of Reach

Gen Z reimagines the american dream: Teens and young adults still want ... more

650
The 8 Automakers That Rely on Mexico and the Models that Will See a Price Increase The 8 Automakers That Rely on Mexico and the Models that Will See a Price Increase
Economy March 30, 2025

The 8 Automakers That Rely on Mexico and the Models that Will See a Price Increase

Ford, Toyota, and Honda ship over 85% of their Mexico-made cars to ... more

246
The $14.5 Trillion Economic Windfall America Gained From Immigrants The $14.5 Trillion Economic Windfall America Gained From Immigrants
Cover Story February 4, 2026

The $14.5 Trillion Economic Windfall America Gained From Immigrants

A new Cato Institute analysis shows immigrants consistently paid more in taxes ... more

662
Thanksgiving dinner will cost more this year due to inflation Thanksgiving dinner will cost more this year due to inflation
Economy November 21, 2022

Thanksgiving dinner will cost more this year due to inflation

Your Thanksgiving dinner will be pricier this year. One survey, by the American ... more

639
Thanksgiving dinner is historically affordable this year Thanksgiving dinner is historically affordable this year
Economy November 25, 2024

Thanksgiving dinner is historically affordable this year

You may not know it by looking at sticker prices in grocery ... more

705
Tariffs Hit Hard — and Manufacturing Is Taking the Fall Tariffs Hit Hard — and Manufacturing Is Taking the Fall
Economy September 8, 2025

Tariffs Hit Hard — and Manufacturing Is Taking the Fall

US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, imposing levies as high as 50% ... more

698
Surprisingly, gas prices continue to fall Surprisingly, gas prices continue to fall
Economy November 1, 2023

Surprisingly, gas prices continue to fall

The average price of a gallon of regular gas dropped across the ... more

598
Study reveals a disproportionate number of women discriminated at their workplace Study reveals a disproportionate number of women discriminated at their workplace
Economy February 8, 2023

Study reveals a disproportionate number of women discriminated at their workplace

About 51% of women in marginalized racial and ethnic groups in the ... more

699
Student loans: What does Biden proposed? What can you do to help? Next steps… Student loans: What does Biden proposed? What can you do to help? Next steps…
Economy August 29, 2022

Student loans: What does Biden proposed? What can you do to help? Next steps…

Biden announced Wednesday that his administration will forgive $10,000 in federal student ... more

628
Student debt, unaffordable housing and low savings: A wealth gap between millennials Student debt, unaffordable housing and low savings: A wealth gap between millennials
Economy April 29, 2024

Student debt, unaffordable housing and low savings: A wealth gap between millennials

The wealth gap between rich millennials and the rest of their age ... more

667
Stress and poverty: the other enemies of Latinos Stress and poverty: the other enemies of Latinos
Economy March 29, 2023

Stress and poverty: the other enemies of Latinos

In 2020, the overall life expectancy in the U.S. dropped by 1.5 ... more

671
Someone has become a Crypto Billionaire, according to a report Someone has become a Crypto Billionaire, according to a report
Economy August 11, 2025

Someone has become a Crypto Billionaire, according to a report

President Donald Trump's jaunt to Scotland, where he met the U.K. prime ... more

774
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment: recipient will see an increase of about $54 per month Social Security cost-of-living adjustment: recipient will see an increase of about $54 per month
Economy October 13, 2023

Social Security cost-of-living adjustment: recipient will see an increase of about $54 per month

Social Security cost-of-living adjustment. Tens of millions of older Americans will see ... more

717
SNAP doesn’t cover even a low-cost meal in 99% of counties SNAP doesn’t cover even a low-cost meal in 99% of counties
Economy July 23, 2025

SNAP doesn’t cover even a low-cost meal in 99% of counties

SNAP, otherwise known as food stamps, only provides around $6 a day ... more

591
SNAP benefits increase in October due to cost-of-living adjustment SNAP benefits increase in October due to cost-of-living adjustment
Economy October 7, 2024

SNAP benefits increase in October due to cost-of-living adjustment

People who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will see ... more

2,549
Small Businesses Look for Options to Avoid Increasing Costs Due to Tariffs Small Businesses Look for Options to Avoid Increasing Costs Due to Tariffs
Economy May 27, 2025

Small Businesses Look for Options to Avoid Increasing Costs Due to Tariffs

Many companies across the country promising not to raise prices on customers ... more