Two years after the federal government approved $350 billion in emergency funding for states and localities to respond to the public health crisis, much of the funds have not been used.
Category: Budgets and Budgeting
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In China Businesses Cut Prices as Consumers Spend Less
Beijing hopes spending can spur growth, which has been dragged down by slowing real estate sales and exports. But shoppers are gravitating to discounts.
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Will Restart of Student Loan Payments Be the Last Straw for Consumers?
Americans have continued spending despite dwindling savings and inflation. But retailers worry resuming loan payments could push some over the edge.
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Ireland’s Latest Fiscal Headache: What to Do With 10 Billion Euros
The government in Dublin has a big budget surplus, thanks to its low tax rate for multinationals. Build more housing? Or a subway? Sock it away? Whatever the case, someone will be unhappy.
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India’s Moon Landing Offers Blueprint For Other Countries Dreaming Big
Its celebrated lunar landing produced not only a wave of pride at home but also a road map for other countries dreaming big.
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Aspen for Cheapskates
The Colorado town associated with glitzy ski trips also draws summer visitors who love hiking, biking and cultural festivals. Here’s how to craft an affordable vacation in this famously expensive enclave.
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What Six Married Women Paid for Their Weddings
Former brides reveal where they splurged and where they scrimped for their nuptials — and what (if anything) they would have done differently.
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Why It’s Smart to Revisit New Year’s Savings Goals Now
There’s still time this year to make adjustments, especially with the coming resumption of student loan payments.
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U.S. Food Prices Rose 0.2% in May
Prices at grocery stores and restaurants rose 0.2 percent last month from April, an increase after prices remained flat the two months before.
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Debt Limit Negotiators Debate Spending Caps to Break Standoff
The strategy, which was used in 2011, could allow both sides to save face but would most likely do little to chip away at the national debt.
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More Americans Say Finances Are Tighter Because of Inflation
A new Federal Reserve survey finds that the strong job market hasn’t been enough to offset the rising cost of living for many families.