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Americans' cost-of-living anxiety is creating a population of oversavers
Many Americans are hoarding cash as they worry about higher costs of living. It might not be the be…
Jennifer Sor
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The US economy is in for a double shock if Trump is elected president, Nobel economist Paul Krugman says
Trump is proposing two policies that could result in a double-shock for the US economy, according t…
Jennifer Sor
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The power of passions: Tapping into consumers' emotional bonds
Raja Rajamannar, CMO of Mastercard, says that embracing a passion-based approach in marketing can …
Raja Rajamannar
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The economy is a priority for Americans as they head to the polls. Here's what's really going on behind the numbers.
As people get ready to vote, here's what's been going on with job growth, federal debt, and other e…
Madison Hoff
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Millennials are hoarding cash. That could hurt them in the long run.
Millennials are holding onto a lot of cash instead of investing that money in the stock market. Tha…
Callie Cox
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America is trapped in a nightmare of never-ending subscriptions
Companies are using shadowy sign-up tactics and difficult cancelation processes to keep Americans t…
Ayelet Sheffey
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'I just can't': Why so many consumers are sick and tired of online shopping
It's not just you. 74% of shoppers say they've abandoned their online shopping cart because they we…
Emilie Friedlander
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Gen Z's new status symbol: super-expensive snacks
Inflation is no match for Gen Z's love of little treats. A $19 Erewhon smoothie or a $45 tin of pot…
Eve Upton-Clark
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Hurricane season is set to scramble Americans' view of the economy before the election
Jobless claims have already surged after Hurricane Helene hit, and Milton will likely add to that. …
Ayelet Sheffey,Madison Hoff
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The blockbuster jobs report just gave Kamala Harris a boost where she needs it most
The booming jobs market in September could give former President Donald Trump one less thing to att…
Ayelet Sheffey,Madison Hoff,J…
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The dockworkers' strike is a test for Biden — and complicates an already dizzying 2024 presidential race
Biden has said he won't stop the dockworker's strike. But if the strike stretches on for weeks, it …
Juliana Kaplan,John L. Dorman
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Young Chinese are looking for dupes and cheaper substitutes for everything from Hermès to travel
The trend comes as China faces a prolonged economic slump following its exit from pandemic lockdown…
Huileng Tan,Matthew Loh
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Medical bills are more negotiable than you think
You might be able to negotiate a lower medical bill, similar to how you reduced the price of your c…
Jacob Zinkula
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The agonizing uncertainty of America's so-so economy
The job market is getting weaker, and the economy feels trapped in limbo. Americans hate it.
Emily Stewart
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Americans have never felt this bad about the economy
The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index sank to 50.2 in June, reflecting the worst ec…
Ben Winck,Madison Hoff
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How do you feel about the economy? It depends on whether you own stocks.
People who own stocks feel much better about economy than non-owners.
Jacob Zinkula,Madison Hoff
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Americans suddenly feel much better about the economic rebound
The University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index soared to 65.7 from 59.4 in early April, trou…
Ben Winck
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Your landlord might be using an algorithm to raise rents. If Kamala Harris has her way, that could be banned.
Kamala Harris wants to crack down on landlords who use rent-setting algorithms to allegedly collude…
Eliza Relman
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Americans making over $100,000 are the most bummed out about the economy
The University of Michigan's sentiment index tanked to 61.7, marking the lowest print since October…
Ben Winck
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A third of Americans expect their finances to get worse this year
That 32% share is the highest since the mid-1940s, according to the University of Michigan. Blame s…