United States Economy

60% of Renters Report Financial Health in Jeopardy Over High Housing Costs
60% of Renters Report Financial Health in Jeopardy Over High Housing Costs
February 03, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

For many Americans, owning a home or renting an apartment signifies financial stability and maturity, with Americans traditionally leaving home early and never looking back....

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Consumers Skeptical of Government’s Inflation Optimism
Consumers Skeptical of Government’s Inflation Optimism
January 10, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has reported that inflation seems to be cooling, with price increases for fresh meat and vegetables slowing since Q2...

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Study Finds Consumer’s Perception of Inflation Worse Than What Government Reports
Study Finds Consumer’s Perception of Inflation Worse Than What Government Reports
December 05, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

As inflation continues at rates not seen since the 1980s, consumers are growing increasingly anxious, especially because their perception of inflation is more extreme than...

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October Inflation Report: A Third of US Consumers Now Struggle to Pay Bills
October Inflation Report: A Third of US Consumers Now Struggle to Pay Bills
November 09, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

Inflation has begun to show signs of slowing month after month but remains at levels not seen since 1981. Half of consumers say inflation has...

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