Child care cost as much as rent for many families at inflation’s peak, new data shows

Many families have been effectively cutting a second rent check to send their kids to day care, according to new data from the Department of Labor.

New inflation data shows increase, days after election

Inflation accelerated in October, snapping a streak of six consecutive months of cooling inflation.

New Mexico's free child care program is bringing relief to millions of U.S. families in need

A ballot measure enacted with bipartisan support two years ago tapped a unique funding source — but shows how states can transform households’ finances when they get creative.

Politics - NBC News - October 30

What to know about inflation as data shows slight rise

if a rise in inflation becomes a trend it could affect the Federal Reserve's quest to reach its target rates and keep the economy healthy. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more on the new data.

This election could deliver ‘a real chance’ to rein in child-care costs, Elizabeth Warren says

Access to affordable child care helps boost both the economy and families’ wealth, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said in a new interview with personal-finance author Tori Dunlap.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

How new producer price data signals potential costs for Americans

New economic data is trickling in and the latest producer price index numbers could signal a potential trend about the state of inflation in the U.S. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has ...

Dow shrugs off new inflation data. Bond yields suggest it’s ‘top of mind’ for 2025.

The U.S. election has sharpened investors’ focus on inflation as they weighed the latest CPI data.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

Civil War Toll Much Worse in Confederate States, New Estimates Show

An analysis of newly released 19th-century census records offers more insight into the conflict’s costs.

Science - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Crackdown launched on child social care profiteering in England

Companies will be forced to disclose finances in bid to curb ‘excessive profits’ bankrupting councils

World - Financial Times - November 18

What the early voting data shows about new voters — a group that could swing the election

With nearly 60 million ballots already cast, everyone interested in the presidential election is trying to figure out where the race stands.

Politics - NBC News - November 1

Why are university tuition fees going up?

Tuition fees in England are to rise for the first time in eight years, to help universities.

Inflation is cooling, yet many Americans are still living paycheck to paycheck

The rate of inflation has come down from pandemic era highs. But many Americans are still waiting to feel financial relief.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Gold prices break a new record, but may be near a peak

Gold topped $2,800 an ounce for the first time ever on Wednesday, but one analyst warned that the upward movement for prices may be “limited” going forward as strength in Treasury bond yields is a ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Inflation Cooled Further in September, PCE Index Shows

Overall inflation slowed in September from a year earlier, though some signs of stubbornness lingered under the surface.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Inflation ticks up slightly in October, report shows

A new report shows a slight increase in inflation for the month of October, up to 2.6% compared to 2.4% in September. NBC’s Christine Romans reports for TODAY on what it signals about the economy.

Tiny Homes Face the Ax in Hong Kong, Leaving Many Families Worried

The government says the city’s smallest apartments need more regulation. For some of Hong Kong’s poorest, that could mean higher rents or even eviction.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Peak Jokic, Westbrook’s revival, the undefeated Cavaliers & NBA injury madness | Kevin O'Connor Show

Kevin O'Connor is joined by Adam Mares to break down the biggest storylines from around the NBA, including Nikola Jokic's early bid for another MVP, Luka Doncic's struggles with the Dallas ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

Many parents voted for Trump. His top priority should be expanding the child tax credit, advocates say.

Parents — specifically, male parents — voted for President-elect Donald Trump this election cycle in an ongoing show of support for the Republican Party by voters with children, according to exit ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

In ‘Blitz,’ Steve McQueen shows wartime London through a child’s eyes

It was a single photograph that started Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen on the journey to make “Blitz.”

Entertainment - ABC News - October 31

Expect Higher Costs for Your Health Care Benefits Next Year

Employers are predicting an increase of as much as 9 percent, on average, but are generally avoiding passing along much of that to their employees, industry groups say.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

How to reduce long-term care insurance costs for 2025

You don't necessarily need to pay top dollar for long-term care insurance. Here's how to cut costs going into 2025.

How much does a $250,000 HELOC cost now that rates are dropping?

Thinking about borrowing $250,000 from your home's equity? Here's what your HELOC payments could look like now.

Trump wants a mass deportation program. How much could it cost?

One report estimates it would cost tens, or hundreds, of billions a year.

Juan Soto, $600M man? 10 teams that might pursue him

The Soto sweepstakes have begun and the New York teams are the frontrunners, but plenty of others are interested. Let the bidding war commence!

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

The price of love: how much does dating cost – and who pays the bill?

From subscribing to apps to who should foot the cost of nights out, it’s worth getting your finances right. Putting yourself out there always comes at a cost: you have to be vulnerable, open ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

How much does a $10,000 HELOC cost monthly now that rates are falling?

A $10,000 HELOC comes with inexpensive monthly payments that could fall further in the months ahead.

Inflation ticked up as voters cast ballots, but price growth for many basics holds steady

Price growth ticked higher in October as voters began casting ballots in a presidential election in which economic concerns played a big role.

China EV industry hits new peak in Google Trends, surpasses 10 million units

World - Yahoo News - 13 hours ago

Free Election Day child care is being offered in some states for parents to vote

In North Carolina, 11-time Olympic track and field medalist Allyson Felix paired up with the nonprofit Chamber of Mothers to offer free Election Day child care.

It’s (almost) 2025: When will the US finally fund a child care system that values women?

Let’s invest in early care and education for all children and stop asking women to sacrifice their bodies, their well-being, and their financial security to prop up the U.S. economy.

Politics - The Hill - November 3

West Ridge a hotbed of anti-Jewish hate crimes, police data show

Chicago recorded about 70 anti-Jewish hate crimes this year, including vandalism and bomb threats, with West Ridge hit more than any neighborhood in the city.

What Data Shows About Late Abortions as States Prepare to Vote on Measures

Both sides are trying to make their opponents sound extreme. Here is what studies and data show about when and why abortions happen later in pregnancy.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

ISM factory index drops, marking 7th straight month below growth threshold

The malaise that has loomed over the manufacturing sector for the better part of the past two years seems like it will continue, according to one economist.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

French say ‘non’ for longer as data shows increase in age to lose virginity

Figures also reveal both men and women having less sex – but number of partners over lifetime increasing. The French have a certain reputation when it comes to the vie d’amour . But the latest ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Wholesale prices rise again, PPI shows, due to stubborn pockets of inflation

U.S. wholesale prices rose a bit faster in October and suggested the battle by the Federal Reserve to reduce inflation to low prepandemic levels may go on a while.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

Latest in Child care cost as much as rent for many families at inflation’s peak, new data shows