Cost of living

Gen Z's lived experience through the pandemic and a period of high inflation meant that the economy was a top issue.

In New York the median rent for a one-bedroom just crossed $4,500, by one estimate.

Lindsay Owens of the Groundwork Collaborative points to relief from junk fees and medical debt as well as policy fights around taxes.

Social Security benefits are adjusted to protect retirees against inflation, but not enough, according to some experts, advocacy groups and lawmakers.

Voting in the U.K.'s general election takes place on Thursday, and the economy has been at the center of the campaign.

There are many different metrics out there that may not be entirely applicable across locales.

AARP found that they're the biggest swing voting block in the upcoming election: more than 60 million strong.

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?

The 2024 cost-of-living adjustment comes out to 3.2%, a pretty modest amount compared to past years.

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.