Rapidly rising rents squeeze millions in the middle class

Four in 10 middle-class renters pay 30% or more of their incomes toward housing each month, NBC News analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data shows.

Treasury confirms plans for inflation-busting rise in UK social housing rents

Rachel Reeves also announces £500mn cash boost to promote building of affordable homes

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Mortgage rates rise for the fourth week in a row. But in these states, it’s still cheaper to buy than to rent.

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.54%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Middle-class buyers are increasingly springing for homes they can barely afford

Homeownership in the U.S. is increasingly coming with unaffordable monthly costs, especially among middle-class homebuyers, according to an analysis of Census Bureau data.

Inflation is down — but the middle class is still feeling financial pressure. Here's why

Economists say there's a strong role for policy in affecting the prices of essential goods for American families.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

They're middle class and insured, yet childbirth left them with crippling debt

Some middle-class families with private insurance face a risk of medical debt after childbirth. The group has been left behind by recent health care reforms.

Ikea shelves, books by politicians, even a whole celeriac: in defence of middle-class fly-tipping | Zoe Williams

If it comes from a good home, it’s not rubbish – it’s more of an impromptu car boot sale. Social hypocrisy rules!. One experiences politics through direct encounters with the state, and since the ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Tester posts $30 million fundraising haul as Sheehy rises in polls

Sen. Jon Tester’s (D-Mont.) campaign raised $30 million during the third quarter of 2024 as he tries to reverse GOP momentum in the state and nab a fourth full term in office, according to filings ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Ranking top 50 prospects in 2025 NFL Draft: QBs rise in defensive-heavy class; Travis Hunter comes in at No. 2

Mike Renner evaluates his top 50 prospects in college football

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Some Juul users are receiving thousands of dollars as part of a $300M class action settlement

Four-figure checks tend not to fall out of the sky.

Middle East crisis live: world leaders express ‘grave concern’ at Israeli vote to ban Unrwa; deadly airstrikes reported in Lebanon

Israel passes bill dealing huge blow to humanitarian efforts in Gaza and the West Bank; at least 60 people killed in latest reported strikes . . The Israeli army told residents in parts of ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

IBM says AI business is rapidly growing, but that’s not enough to help the stock

IBM’s stock is falling despite a profit beat for the third quarter, as consulting revenue came in flat and infrastructure revenue declined.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

How squeezing the rich through tax may backfire

If Britain is to have a more European welfare state, it needs a more European tax system

Business - Financial Times - October 24

'Tax squeeze backlash' and Clarkson's health scare

Many papers lead with unease over Labour's maiden Budget, while others report on Jeremy Clarkson's health scare

The cost of rising number of injuries in European soccer nears $800 million, report finds

An annual report says the rising number of injuries to top soccer players came at a cost of nearly $800 million across Europe’s leading leagues last season

Sports - ABC News - October 15

Renting a car abroad? These are the countries that intimidate drivers the most

A survey of 2,000 drivers from 10 countries shows that motorists are the most nervous to drive in India, Venezuela and Zimbabwe.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

UK innovation will be undermined by science department Budget squeeze, industry leaders warn

Tight finances made worse by bill to rejoin EU programme Horizon

World - Financial Times - October 18

Benefits, interest rates and pensions - how September's inflation figure affects you

The cost of living is always important but this month's has a particular extra impact for millions of people.

Angel Reese reveals WNBA salary isn’t enough to cover her rent

The Chicago Sky forward revealed she ‘wouldn’t even be able to live’ on her WNBA salary alone

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Senators take aim at big private equity landlords as rents soar

With home and apartment rental costs soaring, four Democratic senators are calling for more scrutiny on Wall Street financiers snatching up rental homes.

'Freshly Squeezed': Pittsburgh's orange juice joke leads Week 9 CFB trolls

A number of teams went for mascot-oriented jabs after a week full of action.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

High pressure for Ohio State vs. Penn State & the scholarship squeeze | College Football Enquirer

On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde look ahead to the premiere matchup of Week 10 between Ohio State and Penn State. They debate if ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

College Football QB Power Rankings: Penn State's Drew Allar makes return after getting squeezed out last week

Despite coming off a bye, Allar's impressive body of work was too good to ignore this week

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

America and... the Middle East

How could Harris or Trump affect Israel, Gaza and the wider region?

‘I feel like I’m missing something’: I’m 68, divorced with two children. I’ve $750,000 and rent my home. Do I need a trust?

“I continue to reinvest the dividends and interest so my investments continue to grow.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

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 - 7 hours ago

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