Category: Cost of Living and Affordability

Cheap Solar Is Transforming Lives and Economies Across Africa

Chinese panels are now so affordable that businesses and families are snapping them up, slashing their bills and challenging utilities.
U.S. Economic Growth Surged in Third Quarter of 2025

Gross domestic product grew at a 4.3 percent annual rate, faster than the previous three months.
Why the Affordability Crisis Is Likely to Stalk Trump

The president promoted his economic accomplishments in a defiant address. But some voters are feeling the pinch of stubborn inflation and a cooling labor market.
Heating Costs Expected to Rise 9.2% This Winter

Colder weather and rising electricity and fuel costs will lead to a big jump in costs for individuals, according to estimates from a group representing state energy officials.
Trump Doesn’t Want to Talk About Affordability. Democrats Say That’s a Gift.

The president continues to brush off an issue that he said he would solve in his first months in office. Some Democrats say he is making the same mistake as his predecessor.
Social Security at 70? Why the Gold Standard Advice Works for Only a Few

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know when you’re planning the unplannable.
Have Trump’s Tariffs Gone as High as They Can Go? Businesses Hope So

A wave of companies are petitioning for exemptions from the Trump administration’s high levies on foreign-made goods, saying they are hurting business and raising prices.