Social Security 2027 COLA estimate is shrinking as inflation cools. Here’s what to know.
With U.S. inflation easing for two consecutive months, older Americans and other Social Security recipients may see a…
Boston Fed report reveals deep wealth gap in Massachusetts
Many Massachusetts families find themselves on strong financial footing, but nearly 16% have zero or negative net wealth.…
Nearly half of US adults under 30 still live at home: study
The bank of mom and dad is booming. Almost half of young adults in America either still live…
Boston summer planning: World Cup, Tall Ships were economic boom
The city’s initial economic impact analysis from June 12-30, which Mayor Michelle Wu’s office announced Wednesday, also showed…
US inflation cooled slightly to 3.4% in July but prices still elevated | US economy
US consumer prices cooled slightly in July as the annualized inflation rate dipped down to 3.4%, though prices…
Lettuce prices see record-setting plunge amid cyclospora outbreak
A produce worker stocks shelves near romaine lettuce at a supermarket in Washington, Nov. 20, 2018. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds…
U.S. budget deficit surged in July to highest level since March 2021
Pedestrians walk past the north entrance to the U.S. Treasury Department headquarters building on April 30, 2025, in…
Bessent said the K-shaped economy ‘is over.’ Here’s what financial experts say
At a time when many Americans remain stressed about affordability, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has declared that the…
Economist Sees Sign of ‘Cracking’ Home Prices With Parallels to 2008
The US housing market by many measures is stuck in the mud, and fresh data suggests an alarming…
Competing Social Security COLA estimates released after fresh inflation data
Cheryl Casone analyzes the July CPI inflation report, which came in line with expectations. She highlighted a drop…
As high prices persist, some Americans are cutting back on spending – The Washington Post
As high prices persist, some Americans are cutting back on spending The Washington PostPrices at the pump are ticking…
Roundup: Caddo hits pause / Inflation eases / AI at work
Power, water, questions: Caddo Parish official John-Paul Young plans to propose a two-year moratorium on new data-center tax…