Rich New Yorkers’ incomes have soared, but it means more wealth to tax
The Big Apple is getting more unequal: A new report from New York City…
A financially independent couple shares 3 money rules that helped them pay off debt and build wealth
For Kelan and Brittany Kline, improving their finances came down to a simple idea:…
The 10 most and 10 least expensive cities to own a home and pay for childcare
Nationally, families spend 52% of their income on childcare and housing costs combined.In some…
McDonald’s is losing ground to rivals like Burger King with a key customer group
McDonald's is losing ground to rivals among low-income fast-food diners, according to recent data.Spending…
A 27-year-old New Yorker made $130,000 from 9 income streams. She says the hustle nearly burned her out.
The mountainous pressure of NYC hustle culture and a sprinkle of delusion are among…
Super savers share the strategies to keep more than 50% of their income without feeling deprived
Saving more than half your income doesn't have to mean living in your parents'…
I left the US for Serbia. My rent dropped from $2,000 to $650, and my income rose.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Daria Ershova, a 25-year-old brand…
Developing countries can accelerate growth with AI – World Bank
The World Bank Group says artificial intelligence can help developing countries achieve a century…
This ‘have-not’ New Yorker eats at a soup kitchen to afford life in the city. Here’s why he’ll never move away.
In Lisbon Black's eyes, there are two types of people in the world: the…
States ranked by how much of their federal income tax is paid by the top 1%
Tax proposals targeting wealthy residents have renewed debate in states including New York and…
States want to tax the rich less. They’re taxing your purchases more.
As many voters clamor for higher taxes on the ultrawealthy and corporations, many states…
Years after basic income, participants share how their finances have changed
Cepia Harper arrived for her shift selling sneakers at an Atlanta Nike store around…
A former basic income recipient used her $500 a month check to start a business. It’s keeping her afloat 4 years later.
Crystal Crawford wasn't losing sleep over bills.She could confidently afford her apartment in Augusta,…
11 states where you don’t have to spend more than 30% of your income on housing
Most of us have heard the golden rule of housing: Don't spend more than…
Here’s how much money you need to make to be middle-class in every US state
Earnings vary widely across the US, and what constitutes the middle class does too.Massachusetts…
The 10 best and 10 worst states to buy a home in 2026
Median listing price: $299,000Median Household income: $65,000Population: 4,123,2889. ArkansasGrade: BMedian listing price: $300,000Median Household…
