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Cost of Living

From inflation to housing and employment, we decode the economic forces shaping your wallet, offering you clarity on the financial realities affecting your daily life.

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As Americans keep vehicles longer than ever, we look at the changing ecosystem of shops and services keeping them on the road.
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  • Amid record-breaking spending on gadgets and gear, most people are keeping it simple for their dads on Father’s Day.
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    Dad finally gets his due: Father’s Day spending is headed for a record

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    Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, but officials signal possible rate hike in 2026

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  • Staff cuts and dropped cases have weakened the CFPB, critics say — costing consumers billions and leaving fewer financial protections.
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    Who protects your wallet when a federal watchdog steps back? 

  • In a matter of weeks, student loans will look different for some borrowers as the Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, plan officially ends on July 1 after years of legal challenges.
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    What will happen to people on the SAVE student loan plan after it ends July 1?

  • An expert on wealth and power breaks down what Musk’s trillion‑dollar fortune means for inequality, history and the future of democracy.
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    As Musk becomes the first trillionaire, historian sees warning signs 

  • High inflation, automation, and AI are killing traditional summer jobs. Here’s how Gen Z is rewriting the rules by launching their own startups.
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  • The Trump administration predicts the 2026 World Cup will boost U.S. GDP by more than $17 billion, but host countries see the expected boom.
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    Experts call foul on Trump and FIFA claims of a World Cup economic boom

  • Millions of Americans still lack running water, forcing families to haul every drop as aging systems, high costs and poor data tracking widen the gap.
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    Millions of Americans still live without running water. What it will take to plug the water gap

  • A new report shows sales prices for existing homes rose 3.2% in May, despite economic uncertainty.
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    Home sales are on the rise. Has the market turned a corner?

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    Despite economic headwinds, job gains beat expectations in May

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    As diesel prices climb, truckers start cutting back – and slowing down

  • Nearly a third of Americans feel financially stressed, describing a daily struggle to keep up with bills and stay in control of their money.
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    A third of Americans say they’re financially stressed. The numbers back them up.

  • Index funds could automatically buy into SpaceX's record $1.8T IPO — whether you want exposure to it or not.
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    Jun 2
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    SpaceX is changing the rules for IPOs. You’ll soon see the results in your 401(k)

  • Young professionals face a constricting job market, and new research suggests it's not just because of AI. Remote work is also playing a role.
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    Why are young professionals facing such a tough job market? Hint: It’s not just AI

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    Why Chicago is pouring millions into neighborhoods the banks forgot

  • Home prices in Austin, Texas, are tumbling following a construction boom. What can other cities learn from this?
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    How Austin, Texas, brought down housing costs — and how other cities might do the same

  • It's well known that childcare is expensive and hard to find. And in rural America, the case is even more dire. So how do farm families cope?
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    May 29
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    What happens when an entire town has no daycare?

  • Major grocery chain Kroger plans to cut prices on thousands of products as it looks to win over shoppers increasingly focused on value.
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    May 26
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    Kroger wants your grocery bill lower – and Walmart shoppers to notice

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    May 21
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    Will rising costs keep Americans home on Memorial Day weekend?

  • SpaceX files for a possible record-setting IPO, with Starlink revenue, xAI losses and Elon Musk’s control all in focus.
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    SpaceX IPO filing shows big AI hopes and steep losses

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