Stories Tagged as
Cost of living
Apartment rents aren't rising as quickly anymore, but remain far higher than pre-pandemic
Sep 3, 2024
In New York the median rent for a one-bedroom just crossed $4,500, by one estimate.
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.
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.
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.
What, exactly, does "cost of living" mean — and how is it calculated?
May 28, 2024
There are many different metrics out there that may not be entirely applicable across locales.
AARP poll shows women 50 and over fear for their financial security. And they vote.
Feb 23, 2024
AARP found that they're the biggest swing voting block in the upcoming election: more than 60 million strong.
More than 20 states ring in the new year with a higher minimum wage
Jan 1, 2024
The highest state minimum wages as of Jan. 1, 2024 will be Washington state at $16.28 and California at $16. But is that really enough to live on?
For public good, not for profit.
As inflation moderates, so does Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment
Sep 14, 2023
The 2024 cost-of-living adjustment comes out to 3.2%, a pretty modest amount compared to past years.
What is the cost of the American dream in different parts of the U.S.?
by
Janet Nguyen
Jul 17, 2023
We looked at the cost of big-ticket items and expenses, including a house, a car and raising two children, in four different states: California, Michigan, Georgia and South Dakota.
Minimum wage gets a mini increase in some states
Jul 7, 2023
The federal minimum wage has been the same since 2009: $7.25 an hour.