Nearly half of Americans say they live paycheck to paycheck—only 30% actually do, new Bank of America data finds

Bank of America data shows the number of households actually living paycheck to paycheck may be smaller than the number of those who feel strapped for cash.

Business - CNBC - 18 hours ago

A quarter of U.S. households live paycheck to paycheck, analysis finds

Soaring cost of food, housing and other staples means more Americans are just getting by, Bank of America Institute survey shows.

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

Have Paychecks Kept Up With the Cost of Living?

On average, pay has risen faster than prices in recent years. But the overall picture is complicated — and it’s not just facts versus “vibes.”

Business - The New York Times - October 28

‘I believe she made a big mistake’: My wife put her paycheck into a bank account with her inheritance. Do I now own 50% of those funds?

“I’m still working, and we’ve always filed joint tax returns.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Will Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's new 'department' actually be able to do anything?

Democrats and good government groups are skeptical of how much Trump's outside commission run by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will be able to do.

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

How the WNBA’s Angel Reese lives the good life in her $8,000-a-month Chicago apartment, even though her paycheck doesn’t cover her rent

Despite her WNBA salary, Reese enjoys one of the city’s most exclusive and luxurious high-rises.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Nearly 40 percent of world's trees face extinction, new assessment finds

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced at least 40 percent of tree species around the world are at risk of extinction, according to a Thursday release from the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

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 ...

Your paycheck may be larger in 2025, even if you don't get a raise

While there's plenty of time left in November, you may already have something exciting to look forward to in 2025: a slightly larger paycheck, even without a raise.

Politics - The Hill - November 9

Beyoncé at Kamala Harris rally says ‘time for America to sing a new song’ – US politics live

Harris campaign says crowd of 30,000 is largest to date, while Trump is delayed for rally in swing-state Michigan. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are tied at 48% , according to a new poll by ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

What does ‘Hot Mom International’ actually do?

FTAV stepping into the void left by small-caps research

World - Financial Times - November 5

What Trump has actually done for Black Americans

Trump’s botched response to the pandemic fell disproportionately on Black Americans.

Politics - The Hill - November 3

Harris leads Trump by 20 points with younger Americans, new CNBC/Generation Lab survey finds

Vice President Kamala Harris now holds a 20-point lead over former President Trump when it comes to younger voters between 18 and 34

Business - CNBC - October 22

Which candidate’s plan will actually make America healthy again?

The candidates’ respective approaches to health care appear to be diametrically opposed based on their previous statements and records.

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Nearly half of NC's registered voters have cast a ballot

Nearly half of all registered voters in North Carolina have cast a ballot in the 2024 general election already, according to a Thursday update from the state. Of the roughly 7.82 million registered ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

The top 10 most affordable college towns in the U.S.—nearly half are in Texas

Nearly half of the 10 most affordable college towns are located in Texas, per WalletHub's analysis. Cities in South Dakota, Ohio and Georgia also made the list.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Severe drought puts nearly half a million children at risk in Amazon – report

Warming climate has caused rivers used for transport to dry up, leaving children with little food, water or school access, says Unicef. Two years of severe drought in the Amazon rainforest have ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

First exit polls reveal data across America

NBC News' Hallie Jackson and Tom Llamas provide an initial look at exit poll data as some voters remain in lines across the country. Chuck Todd joins the discussion to analyze what voters consider ...

Half of male victims 'do not report domestic abuse'

A new report says there is a pressing need to provide support to victims who do come forward.

Judge rejects request to block Elon Musk $1 million voter giveaway

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his America PAC are backing Donald Trump in the presidential election against Vice President Kamala Harris.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Half of Americans see Donald Trump as a fascist: POLL

Half the country sees Donald Trump as a fascist in a new ABC News/Ipsos poll, amplifying concerns recently raised by Kamala Harris and past Trump administration members.

What a potential Harris administration could actually do to protect abortion access

A Harris administration would likely find it difficult to restore a national right to abortion. But it could take several other steps to protect access.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Open banking challenges America’s cozy lenders’ club

A new rule tells US banks to share data with rivals whenever customers demand it. They would rather not

World - Financial Times - October 23

Brazil development bank signs deal with AIIB for nearly $3 billion in investments

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

89% of Americans say they do not consider themselves wealthy — here's what stands in the way

For many Americans, the definition of what it means to be well off is relatively modest. And yet, only one-tenth of Americans consider themselves wealthy today.

Business - CNBC - 18 hours ago

Nearly 30 million early votes already cast in 2024 elections

Nearly 30 million voters across the country have already cast their ballots. But which party could be benefiting the most from those early numbers? Political strategists Hyma Moore and Erin Perrine ...

Trump Media shares surge as Trump wins presidential election

Shares of former President Donald Trump's media company jumped as he won the contentious presidential election.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Arab Americans slightly favor Trump over Harris, says new poll

Poll shows a deadlock in Michigan, a key state on the path to the White House with a large Arab American population. Arab Americans are slightly more likely to vote for Donald Trump than Kamala ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Israeli minister says ‘certain progress’ on Lebanon ceasefire talks but Hezbollah says it has not been involved – Middle East crisis live

New foreign minister says diplomatic efforts are taking place through US mediation but Hezbollah says it has not seen any proposal. Lebanon ’s National News Agency reports Israeli planes carried ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

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