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Some can't afford to stop working. Others just love the job.
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With uncertainty over the war in the Middle East and high consumer prices, there are more than a few reasons to be worried about market collapse. But in August, the stock market reached record highs, leaving many unsure of what to do with their investments.
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Petflation is affecting more than just the cost of food and care; it also makes it more expensive to transport pets between shelters, a key part of getting many animals adopted.
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Inflation cooled a bit last month. Gas and grocery prices dipped and the overall cost of living rose more slowly, giving the Federal Reserve some breathing room for inflation control efforts.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Investopedia's Editor-in-Chief Caleb Silver about the impact of inflation on consumer spending.
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The cost of pet care is rising. Petflation is affecting more than the cost of food and care; it's also making it costlier to transport pets between shelters, the key to getting many animals adopted.
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Consumer prices in July were up 3.4% from a year ago — a smaller annual increase than in May or June. The news makes it less likely the Fed will feel the need to raise interest rates in September. -
Shoppers' changing habits are fueling a major shift in what types of businesses are occupying storefronts. -
If President Trump's threatened 50% tariffs go through later this month, construction businesses that rely on materials imported from Canada are among those that will suffer.
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The housing market is stuck in a slump. Sales of existing homes fell by 1.7% last month, even as the average selling price rose. High prices along with rising mortgage rates are putting a squeeze on affordability.
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Most Americans say young adults today have it harder financially than in the past.
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AI is disrupting some jobs, but in China, the courts often support workers' rights.
