cost of living
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Prices, Paychecks, and a Nation Feeling the Squeeze
Consumer confidence is at its lowest since 2014, mortgage rates top 7%, and Medicaid rules…
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A Hard Week at the Checkout, and a Reason to Hope
Grocery prices climbed 4.2% over the past year, but a first-step US-Iran agreement to wind…
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Prices Are Up, But So Is the Home Team
A tough week at the checkout counter, and a joyful night at the stadium. Prices…
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Strong Job Numbers, Stubborn Prices: Why the Economy Still Feels Tight
Hiring stayed healthy in May with 172,000 jobs added and unemployment at 4.3%, yet wholesale…
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Gas Prices Pinch, the World Cup Kicks Off, and a Little Good News for Summer Skin
From the grocery store to the soccer pitch, here’s what this week means for the…