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Cost of living

The economic forces behind Canada's ongoing political drama

by Sam Gruet
Feb 24, 2025
Falling productivity, immigration and a high cost of living all set the stage for Canada's general election this year.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's popularity has sunk amid economic frustrations.
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The Age of Work

In Crossville, Tennessee, higher living costs are a “hard pill” to swallow

by Kai Ryssdal , Nela Richardson and Maria Hollenhorst
Jan 29, 2025
Two community outposts in the town of Crossville aim to ease the stresses of seniors on fixed incomes.
The Save a Lot grocery store in Crossville, Tennessee, offers discount shopping for seniors five days a week.
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Salaries are still going up, but better paying positions are getting harder to find

by Caleigh Wells
Dec 4, 2024
It's a sign of a squishy job market.
It's harder to find better paying positions the older you get.
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Election 2024

Affordability was top of mind for young voters this election

by Caleigh Wells
Nov 8, 2024
Gen Z's lived experience through the pandemic and a period of high inflation meant that the economy was a top issue.
This election, economic concerns were on the minds of Gen Z voters, who have 86% less purchasing power than baby boomers did at their age.
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Apartment rents aren't rising as quickly anymore, but remain far higher than pre-pandemic

by Samantha Fields
Sep 3, 2024
In New York the median rent for a one-bedroom just crossed $4,500, by one estimate.
A milestone few New Yorkers are celebrating: The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment there is currently $4,500.
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Election 2024

Biden White House has a lot on its economic plate before term ends

by David Brancaccio and Ariana Rosas
Jul 26, 2024
Lindsay Owens of the Groundwork Collaborative points to relief from junk fees and medical debt as well as policy fights around taxes.
President Joe Biden speaking in Chicago about his "Bidenomics" economic agenda.
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Social Security benefits have lost 20% of their buying power since 2010, report finds

by Janet Nguyen
Jul 18, 2024
Social Security benefits are adjusted to protect retirees against inflation, but not enough, according to some experts, advocacy groups and lawmakers.
Every year, Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost of living adjustment. But experts, lawmakers and advocacy groups say the methods to calculate the COLA can be improved.
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Economy looms large as United Kingdom heads to polls

by Rob Watson
Jul 3, 2024
Voting in the U.K.'s general election takes place on Thursday, and the economy has been at the center of the campaign.
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What, exactly, does "cost of living" mean — and how is it calculated?

by Kristin Schwab
May 28, 2024
There are many different metrics out there that may not be entirely applicable across locales.
Some employers use cost of living calculations to set salaries and benefits or to decide whether to expand into a new area.
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Election 2024

AARP poll shows women 50 and over fear for their financial security. And they vote.

by Mitchell Hartman
Feb 23, 2024
AARP found that they're the biggest swing voting block in the upcoming election: more than 60 million strong.
A recent AARP survey found that more than eight in 10 women age 50 and up want paid family leave for caregivers.
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