Americans' average household incomes are higher than ever, Census data shows
Median household income in the United States rose in 2025, setting a record for American earnings, according to new Census Bureau figures.
Median household income in the United States rose in 2025, setting a record for American earnings, according to new Census Bureau figures.
US credit card debt hits $1.26 trillion as delinquencies rise: What you can do
A rise in delinquent credit card payments is “prompting concerns that Americans are falling behind on their debt payments at rates not seen since the Great Recession," the New York Fed says.
A rise in delinquent credit card payments is “prompting concerns that Americans are falling behind on their debt payments at rates not seen since the Great Recession," the New York Fed says.
New Social Security COLA estimates released after fresh inflation data
Social security recipients are on track to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, with early estimates coming in between 3.2% and 3.6%, according to a new analysis released after fresh inflation data.
Social security recipients are on track to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, with early estimates coming in between 3.2% and 3.6%, according to a new analysis released after fresh inflation data.
New study reveals Americans feelings on free enterprise, capitalism and socialism
A new poll offers insight into how Americans view different economic systems, highlighting public consensus and division over the trade-offs, benefits, and disadvantages of each approach.
A new poll offers insight into how Americans view different economic systems, highlighting public consensus and division over the trade-offs, benefits, and disadvantages of each approach.
These are the happiest industries to work in, according to new data
New data is revealing the careers with the happiest workers in America in 2026. See the list here.
New data is revealing the careers with the happiest workers in America in 2026. See the list here.
Buc-ee's reveals managers can earn up to $275K without college degree
Popular gas station chain Buc-ee's has sparked an online debate after displaying signs advertising employee pay, including salaries of up to $275,000 a year for some store managers without a college degree.
Popular gas station chain Buc-ee's has sparked an online debate after displaying signs advertising employee pay, including salaries of up to $275,000 a year for some store managers without a college degree.
Economist warns coming financial crisis will make 2008 look like 'Sunday school picnic'
As gold prices keep rising, American economist Peter Schiff says investors should view the rally as more than a hedge — calling it a warning that inflation is speeding up, the U.S. dollar is losing global trust and a major economic reckoning may be near.
As gold prices keep rising, American economist Peter Schiff says investors should view the rally as more than a hedge — calling it a warning that inflation is speeding up, the U.S. dollar is losing global trust and a major economic reckoning may be near.
Procter & Gamble cutting up to 7,000 jobs amid tariffs, consumer uncertainty
Procter & Gamble, the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, says it will cut up to 7,000 jobs over the next two years.
Procter & Gamble, the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, says it will cut up to 7,000 jobs over the next two years.
Walmart raising prices due to tariff costs: What we know
Walmart says it will raise prices to counter higher costs from President Donald Trump’s tariffs, despite strong quarterly sales.
Walmart says it will raise prices to counter higher costs from President Donald Trump’s tariffs, despite strong quarterly sales.
Stocks tumble as Trump’s tariffs roil global markets
The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell sharply after President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on a host of countries Wednesday, including China, Japan, India and Europe.
The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell sharply after President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on a host of countries Wednesday, including China, Japan, India and Europe.
Stellantis plans 900 temporary layoffs in US after Trump tariff announcement: report
Stellantis NV, the company that manufactures Ram trucks and Jeeps, is reportedly temporarily laying off 900 workers at five US facilities and pausing production in Canada and Mexico.
Stellantis NV, the company that manufactures Ram trucks and Jeeps, is reportedly temporarily laying off 900 workers at five US facilities and pausing production in Canada and Mexico.
Trump tariffs target remote, uninhabited islands with no U.S. trade
President Donald Trump’s far-reaching new tariffs are going farther than many expected – far enough to reach remote islands where no one lives.
President Donald Trump’s far-reaching new tariffs are going farther than many expected – far enough to reach remote islands where no one lives.
How Trump's tariffs will impact lumber prices and the housing market
Canada is the source of about 70% of US lumber imports. Canadian lumber is now facing a nearly 40% tariff.
Canada is the source of about 70% of US lumber imports. Canadian lumber is now facing a nearly 40% tariff.
Trump postpones tariffs on most goods from Mexico for one month
The tariff delay would apply to goods that are compliant with the trade agreement President Donald Trump negotiated with Canada and Mexico during his first term in the White House.
The tariff delay would apply to goods that are compliant with the trade agreement President Donald Trump negotiated with Canada and Mexico during his first term in the White House.
Target quarterly results fall as holiday discounts and dockworker strike hit profits
Target etched out a slim sales increase in the third quarter and profits slumped as inflation-weary customers pulled back on spending and costs related to a dockworker strike in October dragged on results.
Target etched out a slim sales increase in the third quarter and profits slumped as inflation-weary customers pulled back on spending and costs related to a dockworker strike in October dragged on results.
Will the Fed's rate cut bring down mortgage rates?
While the federal funds rate is not what consumers pay directly, it affects borrowing costs for home equity lines of credit, auto loans and credit cards. Mortgage rates are linked to moves in the 10-year Treasury yield.
While the federal funds rate is not what consumers pay directly, it affects borrowing costs for home equity lines of credit, auto loans and credit cards. Mortgage rates are linked to moves in the 10-year Treasury yield.
Inflation continues to cool, latest numbers show
The prices of gas, groceries and cars are either falling or rising at slower rates than before the pandemic. That’s after peaking at a 40-year high in mid-2022.
The prices of gas, groceries and cars are either falling or rising at slower rates than before the pandemic. That’s after peaking at a 40-year high in mid-2022.
Gen Z cynical about future as majority call cost of living the number one election issue
Gen Z young adults are "struggling to remain optimistic" about their economic futures, a new report says, as rising costs of living and unaffordable housing prices make them re-evaluate their dreams.
Gen Z young adults are "struggling to remain optimistic" about their economic futures, a new report says, as rising costs of living and unaffordable housing prices make them re-evaluate their dreams.
Inflation eases in July, but these cities are dealing with the worst of it: Study
Inflation fell in July to the lowest level in more than three years.
Inflation fell in July to the lowest level in more than three years.
Fed holds interest rates steady, projects just one cut this year
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady for the seventh straight time and scaled back the outlook for rate reductions later this year as high inflation lingers.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady for the seventh straight time and scaled back the outlook for rate reductions later this year as high inflation lingers.