So, lower-middle-class spending often leans toward brand names as emotional insurance: Shoes, bags, jackets, and even pantry ...

Student loan borrowers are about to see some of the practical changes the Trump administration is making to the system that ...

On the Thursday, January 8, 2026, episode of The Excerpt podcast: In 2026, many Americans are feeling financially squeezed.

Global economic output is forecast to grow by 2.7 per cent in 2026, slightly below the 2.8 per cent estimated for 2025 and well below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2 per cent, according to the World ...

You didn’t “ruin your life” by overspending on the holidays. You did what a lot of people do when they’re stressed, tired, ...