Some one in seven recipients ages 65 and older depend on Social Security for nearly all of their income.
Wages are also rising but people aren't spending as much.
Falling productivity, immigration and a high cost of living all set the stage for Canada’s general election this year.
Two community outposts in the town of Crossville aim to ease the stresses of seniors on fixed incomes.
It’s a sign of a squishy job market.
Gen Z’s lived experience through the pandemic and a period of high inflation meant that the economy was a top issue.
In New York the median rent for a one-bedroom just crossed $4,500, by one estimate.
Lindsay Owens of the Groundwork Collaborative points to relief from junk fees and medical debt as well as policy fights around taxes.
Social Security benefits are adjusted to protect retirees against inflation, but not enough, according to some experts, advocacy groups and lawmakers.
Voting in the U.K.’s general election takes place on Thursday, and the economy has been at the center of the campaign.