Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike
The Federal Reserve said on Wednesday that it is leaving its benchmark interest rate unchanged, a sign policymakers expect inflation to ebb despite higher energy costs »
The “Paycheck to Paycheck” Problem
Even before this energy price spike, affordability was a big problem. A structural, long-term trend. Hospital services are up nearly 300% in 26 years. Tuition »
Only Ones Not Celebrating Gold at $5,500 — Now They’re Loading Up- Peter Grandich & Michael Gentile
Utility bills now cost the typical U.S. household more than $4,300 a year
American households are spending a median of $4,361 a year on essential utilities as electricity, natural gas, and other household services become more expensive, according »
Food prices up 33% as Americans battle highest grocery price spike in 50 years — with no relief in sight
Food prices in the US have shot up by 33% over the last seven years, the biggest jump in grocery prices in half a century — with »