Articles

• Author: Jean Bergnaum II
• Posted: Dec 19, 2024

With inflation driving up costs on everything from groceries to gifts, many Americans are feeling the squeeze this holiday season. Fortunately, state-level stimulus payments are stepp...

• Author: Jeff Christiansen
• Posted: Dec 12, 2024

Good news for Americans feeling the pinch of rising living costs: housing inflation, a major driver of overall inflation, has started to slow. While challenges remain, this shift offers some relief to families navigat...

• Author: Alex O'Connell
• Posted: Dec 06, 2024

Lately, it seems like gas prices are creeping higher every time you fill up. From the Midwest to New York and even California, the rising costs are hitting drivers hard. But this isn’t just abo...

• Author: Alex O'Connell
• Posted: Nov 29, 2024

Holiday shoppers are proving resilient this year, with consumer spending projected to rise by 3.3%, according to economist Lauren Saidel-Baker. Despite inflation concerns, retailers have extended sales periods, with promotion...

• Author: Jean Bergnaum II
• Posted: Nov 21, 2024

Inflation remains a topic of concern for Americans, as recent insights from the Federal Reserve highlight potential vulnerabilities to future cost increases. Read: Government Income Programs to Help ...

• Author: Jeff Christiansen
• Posted: Nov 14, 2024

As housing inflation accelerates, particularly in October, the decision to rent or buy becomes increasingly difficult for many Americans. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, shelter cost...

• Author: Alex O'Connell
• Posted: Nov 08, 2024

With Donald Trump’s recent election win, many Americans are curious about potential changes to grocery prices, which have been rising steadily. Food costs have increased by 22% over the past four years and ...

• Author: Jean Bergnaum II
• Posted: Oct 28, 2024

The value of gold has been on a remarkable upward trajectory this year, breaking record after record. Prices have surged over 30% in 2024, recently hitting an all-time high of $2,748.23. This incre...

• Author: Jeff Christiansen
• Posted: Oct 22, 2024

Recent updates to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits have opened the door to a wider variety of food items that eligible households can purchase. As inflation continues to affect gro...

• Author: Alex O'Connell
• Posted: Oct 18, 2024

Inflation in the U.S. has been a major concern for the past few years, affecting everything from grocery bills to gas prices. But the good news? According to experts, inflation has lar...