Money & The Economy

Over Half of U.S. Consumers Say Standard of Living is Declining

U.S. consumers are feeling the squeeze of record-setting inflation, market volatility and a looming recession – and it's taking a toll.…

2 years ago

More Than Half of Restaurants at Pre-COVID Levels or Better, But Can’t Meet Demand

3 in 4 restaurants are leaning into tech to manage talent shortagesExperts provide tips for 45% of consumers struggling to…

2 years ago

Tort litigation costly to business and consumers

American business is suffering under a torrent of tort litigation. According to one estimate from the U.S. Chamber Institute for…

2 years ago

‘Stop Complaining’: WaPo Personal Finance Adviser Dismisses Americans Suffering From Inflation

A Washington Post columnist told Americans to “stop complaining” about the effects of inflation while on MSNBC Wednesday. “You got…

2 years ago

Millennials’ Social Security Benefits May be Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars Lower than Current Promises

Millennials may well lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in Social Security benefits based on the Social Security Administration's projection…

2 years ago

The Energy Crisis Is Hitting The Most Vulnerable Americans The Hardest. Here’s How

Skyrocketing energy costs have hit vulnerable communities the hardest as energy insecurity reduces access to quality education, food, medicine and…

2 years ago

Why High Gas Prices Are a Signal of (More) Inflation to Come

Where I grew up in northern Minnesota, it’s easy to see the impact that economic hard times leave on disadvantaged…

2 years ago

Housing affordability hits 15-year low as prices, mortgage rates rise

Mortgage payments are higher than rent in 45 of the 50 largest U.S. metros, up from 22 in 2019.Price appreciation…

2 years ago

Yellen wrong again. Recession is inevitable and may be here now

A couple of weeks ago, Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen admitted she was wrong last year when she said…

2 years ago

Environmental Groups Sue Biden To Vacate Oil And Gas Permits As Gas Climbs Over $5 Per Gallon

Three environmental law groups are suing the Biden administration to vacate more than 3,500 oil and gas permits in Wyoming…

2 years ago