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These 2 charts show just how little faith Americans have in the economy
The University of Michigan's monthly survey of how Americans feel about the economy took a nosedive…
Paul Squire,Madison Hoff
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The US needs immigrants to fill jobs, but can't house them. Nowhere makes this more clear than New York City.
As the US handles an uptick in asylum-seekers, pressure is mounting to solve the housing crisis.
Eliza Relman
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This college town is experimenting with giving low-income entrepreneurs and gig workers $12,672, no strings attached
A guaranteed basic-income program in Ann Arbor is giving small business owners $528 a month, no str…
Allie Kelly
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The 'peak boomer' crisis might only get worse: A fifth of Americans 50 and up have no retirement savings, and the majority are worried they won't have enough money
Many Americans headed toward retirement don't have the funds. It could contribute to the peak boome…
Juliana Kaplan,Ayelet Sheffey…
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Welcome to 'peak boomer' era: A wave of retirees is about to blow through their savings and cling to Social Security to stay afloat
While more older boomers tend to have a pension, a looming wave of younger retirees are about to st…
Juliana Kaplan,Ayelet Sheffey
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Michigan State University said it's 'deeply sorry' for flashing an image of Hitler on its stadium videoboard
The photo of Hitler was displayed as part of a trivia quiz, which was taken off a YouTube channel t…
Matthew Loh
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Gen Zers, take note: Some boomers have found a simple path to happiness
The World Happiness Report found that boomers feel happier and less lonely than younger generations…
Ayelet Sheffey
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Louder, prouder, and more extravagant than ever: Welcome to the Decadent Age of New York City nightlife
Wall Street's favorite restaurants are shaking off recession worries. In fact, New York City's nigh…
Linette Lopez
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Some top schools are bringing back ACT and SAT requirements — but most colleges are still test-optional. Here's what you need to know.
Some colleges are starting to bring back standardized testing requirements for applicants. Here's w…
Ayelet Sheffey
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The Fed's first rate cut is still on pace for June with inflation dropping like a rock, Fundstrat's Tom Lee says
Most inflation indicators over the last four days have shown prices are "tanking" in the economy, F…
Jennifer Sor
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A Massachusetts city is giving families at risk of losing their homes $750 a month, no strings attached
Somerville, Massachusetts will give 200 low-income families $750 a month starting this summer.
Allie Kelly
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Americans have never felt this bad about the economy
The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index sank to 50.2 in June, reflecting the worst ec…
Ben Winck,Madison Hoff
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The economy is fantastic — unless you want a new job, a new home, or a new car
High mortgage rates, expensive auto loans, and a static labor market make it hard for people to mov…
Emily Stewart
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The dark side of DINKs: People who want kids but can't afford them
Some DINKs choose to be childfree. Other couples would prefer to be parents but can't afford to hav…
Juliana Kaplan
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4 of the most competitive rental markets in the country added virtually no new apartments in 2023. It shows the housing crisis isn't going away.
Multifamily housing construction is beginning to slow down as interest rates and construction and i…
Eliza Relman
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Americans suddenly feel much better about the economic rebound
The University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index soared to 65.7 from 59.4 in early April, trou…
Ben Winck
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America's economy is being wildly mismeasured
Polls are fueling "pessimism inflation" — and it's going to make the next recession even more…
George Pearkes
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America has descended into a new Red Scare
China is opening a battery plant in Michigan. Locals say it's a plot to overthrow America.
Brent Crane
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Harvard researchers think they know why the booming economy still isn't being felt by average Americans
The US's inflation measure doesn't capture how much higher interest rates cost Americans.
Jacob Zinkula
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America's CEOs are suddenly feeling a lot better about the economy
US business leaders are gaining confidence in the US economy, and a new sentiment reading clocked i…