Samantha Fields
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Spike in new households adds to rent, home price increases
May 29, 2023
As of 2020, people living alone made up 27% of new households. That trend has been accelerating.
What does the decline in corporate profits say about the economy?
May 25, 2023
Profits fell for the second quarter in a row, partly due to Fed rate hikes. Whether it’s a good thing depends on your role in the economy.
There are now only 4 major U.S. cities where buying is cheaper than renting
May 25, 2023
That's good news if you're looking to buy in Philadelphia, Detroit, Cleveland or Houston, but what about the rest of us?
Millions may soon lose Medicaid coverage
May 24, 2023
During the COVID public health emergency, states couldn’t kick anyone off Medicaid. Now, that continuous enrollment is coming to an end.
More people are delaying medical care due to cost, Federal Reserve finds
May 24, 2023
About 28% said they had skipped some form of health care because they couldn't afford it, although other costs have been rising faster.
What happens to benefit checks if there's no deal on the debt ceiling?
May 23, 2023
Supplemental Security Income payments and veterans 'payments could be among the first checks to be delayed.
How a decline in home sales also trips up retail
May 16, 2023
When people buy new homes, they buy a lot of other things too, like furniture, appliances and electronics. When home buying slows, that can have a real ripple effect on other industries.
When’s the best time to buy plane tickets?
May 15, 2023
Google's piloting a new, free price drop guarantee. Why, and how useful is it?
Jobless claims are up, but unemployment is still low. What does that mean?
May 11, 2023
The four-week moving average of unemployment benefits claims is at the highest level since late 2021. Is this more evidence of a slowly cooling economy?
Airlines are in a hiring frenzy as summer travel season nears
May 8, 2023
Pilots, in particular, are in high demand. Airlines don't want to be caught off guard like they were last year.