Many Baby boomers are staying in the houses in which they raised their kids even when they become empty-nesters and retire
Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
Who gets hurt by China’s new tariffs on American goods? Farmers and chemical makers
China’s announcement that it’s raising a tariffs on US imports to up to 25% poses a further threat to farmers, manufacturers and other businesses
Young people, scrolling their friends’ Instagram feeds, feel pressure to overspend
The images on Facebook and Instagram feeds put pressure on millennials and others to spend more than they can afford.
How the trade war with China could hit you: Higher prices, lost jobs and falling stocks
Trump on Friday more than doubled a tariff on $200B in Chinese imports, escalating a trade war between the two countries. What does it mean for you.
Dow ends flat as Trump’s optimism on U.S.-China trade talks is dinged by looming deadline
The Dow Jones industrial average rebounded modestly amid sharp swings Tuesday as Trump voiced optimism on trade talks with China.
Older Americans are relying too much on Social Security as a main source of income
Older Americans are relying too heavily on Social Security as their main income source. Many are claiming benefits at age 62, lowering monthly payouts
Economy added 263,000 jobs in April, unemployment falls to 3.6%, new 50-year low
Employers added 263,000 jobs in April, the Labor Department said. Economists had estimated 190,000 payroll gains.
Recession signal? Revenue of the smallest businesses dropped 3% in Q1
The sales of sole proprietorships and other firms with few employees fell in first quarter. Could their struggles be an early sign of recession?
Economy added solid 196,000 jobs in March, unemployment stays at 3.8%
The economy added 196,000 jobs in March. Economists expected 175,000 gains. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.8%.
In boon for many homeowners, the least expensive houses have risen sharply in price
The least expensive homes have seen the sharpest price increases. That’s been a boon for low and moderate income Americans struggling build wealth.