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This is how much Social Security went up on average
As inflation continues to decline, Social Security recipients will see a modest increase in their benefits for 2025. The Cost ...
Young & Invested: Can millennials afford to have children?
Gone are the days of the early 2000’s ‘Baby Bonus’, popularised by then-treasurer Peter Costello, in an attempt to curb the dwindling number of young Aussies having children. It is now 2025 and we are ...
Where in the U.S. Does a Middle-Class Income Stretch the Furthest?
As the cost of housing, groceries, and childcare continues to rise, middle-class families across the U.S. are feeling the squeeze. But in some cities, higher wages outpace expenses—giving families mor ...
Social Security Payment: Here's who will receive up to $2,000 this Monday, February 3
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is preparing to distribute another round of payments this Monday, February 3 to ...
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Oregon eviction cases still climbing despite legislation supporting renters
Advocates say the surge in eviction cases shows that many working Oregon families can't afford the roofs over their heads.
How Will Smith’s exile after Oscars slap cost him $1 billion
As Will Smith launched his big musical comeback with a spoof Matrix video, he declared: “I really like my life right now.” ...
11 Charts Examining the Racial Wealth Gap
What data tells us about the disparities along racial lines for income, savings, and overall financial well-being.
Middle-class Americans aren’t keeping up with the cost of living — and some experts say US government policy is to blame. Is that fair?
Pew Research Center data finds that between 1971 and 2023, the share of Americans considered middle class fell from 61% to 51%. But it’s not just that the middle class is shrinking. It’s also ...
Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Already Falling Short
Thankfully, Social Security benefits are raised automatically nearly every year to help them compensate for inflation. Without those cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs), recipients would practically be ...