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Cost of living
What, exactly, does "cost of living" mean — and how is it calculated?
May 28, 2024
There are many different metrics out there that may not be entirely applicable across locales.
AARP poll shows women 50 and over fear for their financial security. And they vote.
Feb 23, 2024
AARP found that they're the biggest swing voting block in the upcoming election: more than 60 million strong.
More than 20 states ring in the new year with a higher minimum wage
Jan 1, 2024
The highest state minimum wages as of Jan. 1, 2024 will be Washington state at $16.28 and California at $16. But is that really enough to live on?
As inflation moderates, so does Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment
Sep 14, 2023
The 2024 cost-of-living adjustment comes out to 3.2%, a pretty modest amount compared to past years.
What is the cost of the American dream in different parts of the U.S.?
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Janet Nguyen
Jul 17, 2023
We looked at the cost of big-ticket items and expenses, including a house, a car and raising two children, in four different states: California, Michigan, Georgia and South Dakota.
Minimum wage gets a mini increase in some states
Jul 7, 2023
The federal minimum wage has been the same since 2009: $7.25 an hour.
Western resort towns see record-breaking real estate prices — and housing woes
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Will Walkey
Mar 6, 2023
More wealthy people are moving to mountain communities, pushing up home values and pushing out some local workers.
For public good, not for profit.
Why one family moved from Indiana to Arizona to Indiana again
Jan 9, 2023
… and now plans to move back to Arizona.
Will “wonky” fruit and vegetables help alleviate the U.K.’s cost of living crisis?
Nov 23, 2022
Historically, British supermarkets have rejected all imperfect produce, but that’s changing fast under pressure from rising food prices.
For Social Security recipients, "there’s no keeping up" with rising costs
Aug 15, 2022
The program is expected to provide a large benefits increase in 2023. Until then, many on fixed incomes have to tighten their budgets.