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Income
Workers used to earn about two-thirds of the income their labor generates. Now, it's just over half.
Apr 12, 2024
The stat, called labor share of national income, is being squeezed by globalization, declining union membership and automation.
Should the U.S. raise the retirement age?
by
Matt Levin
Mar 26, 2024
Larry Fink, head of the largest money manager in the world, suggested in an investor letter that the retirement age should be higher because of longer life expectancies. But is that realistic?
What do falling inflation and rising incomes mean for consumer spending?
by
Justin Ho
Feb 29, 2024
The January PCE report showed inflation easing further but still significant. Moderation in spending could also continue, analysts say.
With prices falling and incomes rising, consumers get a break in time for Christmas
Dec 22, 2023
The PCE report for November shows that prices fell slightly and disposable personal income rose, along with the savings rate.
Census: Income fell, poverty increased in 2022
Sep 12, 2023
The expiration of pandemic-era government benefits is partially responsible for the increases in poverty.
Social Security has funding problems. How do we fix it before benefits are cut?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Jun 12, 2023
The trust fund supplementing income taxes could run dry within 10 years. Dennis Jansen of Texas A&M suggests reforms.
How your parents' income throughout your childhood can change your life
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Alex Schroeder
May 24, 2023
Research finds that the money your parents are making when you're a teen, rather than child, is more predictive of your outcomes as an adult.
For public good, not for profit.
Household income stayed flat in 2021, census data shows
Sep 14, 2022
Wage increases have been eaten by high inflation.
Consumers’ confidence, spending less buoyant than their job prospects
Oct 1, 2021
Inflation is eating away at incomes while the delta variant is discouraging consumers from going out and spending.
The child tax credit is a first shot at stability for some families
Jul 13, 2021
The monthly payments can lead to small changes that have long-term effects, experts say.