With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

Economic commentary, published Tuesday by veteran Wall Street strategist David Rosenberg, highlights the “historic divide between household assessments of the economy, labor income and personal income ...

Drivers in Pennsylvania and Michigan have benefited from temporary consumer protections during economic downturns and declared emergencies. During these periods, insurers have offered short-term ...

(Reuters) -U.S. companies across industries are feeling the squeeze from the deepening split between lower-income and affluent consumers as tariffs pile on more uncertainty. Executives at bellwethers ...

As temperatures and utility bills rise this summer, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer from New York is warning that thousands of low-income families in New York City and Long Island could struggle to stay cool ...

Families raising children in rural Oregon often have limited access to after-school activities that boost social skills, academic performance and safety. Five in six children in Oregon could benefit ...

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*McDonald’s is navigating a complex landscape as it reports a 2.5% year-over-year sales increase in its U.S. operations for the second quarter of 2025, with overall revenue climbing 5%. Despite this ...

Concerns are growing in the U.S. about a K-shaped economy, where wealthier households continue to earn and spend more, while lower-income groups struggle to keep up. The U.S. is experiencing a ...

Renee Boros' Thanksgiving table is usually filled with turkey, ham and plenty of sides. This year her table will look a little more empty. Between high grocery prices and her husband's recent 5-month ...