Consumer prices slip in June after months of increases
Following months of rising costs, inflation saw the biggest single-month drop in six years in June thanks to cheaper…
What It’s Like to Treat Ultrawealthy Shopping Addicts
My Two Cents Personal-finance columnist Charlotte Cowles asks the nosy, revealing, sometimes uncomfortable questions about money so you…
As U.S. inflation soars, food and gas prices rise in Chicago
Inflation surged in May to levels not seen in three years, thanks in large part to soaring energy…
Can AI help manage your money? Risks and benefits of using AI for budgeting and finances
As more people turn to artificial intelligence for help with everyday tasks, from planning workouts to picking outfits,…
What People Are Giving Up Just to Pay Their Bills
My Two Cents Personal-finance columnist Charlotte Cowles asks the nosy, revealing, sometimes uncomfortable questions about money so you…
How to survive in NYC on $50,000 a year — or less
In a city where rent devours your paycheck and a casual night out can cost as much as…
Iran war drives record spike in nationwide gas prices
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest consumer price report late last week, its first batch…
They Moved Abroad for a Cheaper Life. But at What Cost?
My Two Cents Personal-finance columnist Charlotte Cowles asks the nosy, revealing, sometimes uncomfortable questions about money so you…
The Average Retirement Budget at 65 vs. 75
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Compare our first ever Money Diaries in 2018 to your current spending
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‘It’s just so expensive’: Locals say prices of manicures, magazines, red meat make them too high to buy
On Friday, the Labor Department announced that prices rose 2.9% since January 2025. With certain goods and services…
‘I Lost $300,000 to My Husband’s Secret Day Trading’
My Two Cents Personal-finance columnist Charlotte Cowles asks the nosy, revealing, sometimes uncomfortable questions about money so you…