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States tighten SNAP rules in 2026
By the end of the year, at least 18 states will restrict the use of SNAP benefits to purchase “non-nutritious” food and drinks. But the definition of…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The year in charitable giving
The winter holiday season is a key time for nonprofit fundraising — an estimated 30% of annual giving happens in December. But in 2025, highly public…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
What's next for the job market in 2026
Total jobless claims fell last week, which is the second-lowest reading in the last two years. Experts, though, say it’s likely a seasonal blip — esp…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Good news for prospective homebuyers
Home price growth is cooling, new reports show. Though homeowners may be struggling to sell at asking price, it is good news for prospective buyers. …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
A glimmer of hope for the housing market
The housing market is showing modest improvement, with pending home sales rising over 3% in November and prices growing just 1.2% year over year. Ris…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
'Tis the season of holiday bonuses ... for some
The number of workers recieving end-of-year bonuses is falling. Some of that has to do with shifting workplace norms and some is related to this tigh…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The weather outside is frightful (so's the heating bill)
The average cost of heating is expected to jump more than 9% this winter, according to projections from the National Energy Assistance Directors Asso…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
The job market won't start fresh in 2026
The labor market has been tightening all year, and Americans have grown increasingly anxious about their ability to find new jobs. A bit of good news…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
U.S. GDP sees healthy growth
From July through September, U.S. gross domestic product rose 4.3%, the highest in two years. At a time when many consumers are feeling economic pres…
4 months ago
U.S. dollar down, gold hits all-time high
Gold surpassed $4,400-per-ounce for the first time Monday. Prices are up 60% in 2025. In the same year, the value of the U.S. dollar slipped 9%. What…
4 months ago