Americans under the age of 35 generally make around $60,000. Gen Zers in a survey said more than double that would make them feel secure.
Meet the boomers cashing in on the golden age of retirement
For a certain cohort of retirees, retirement has meant financial stability and peace of mind.
Here's how inflation has ratcheted up the cost of basics like housing and food for families across the US
Daily essentials are inflating faster than broad inflation indexes, as the ALICE Essentials Index is up 7.3% annually from 2021 to 2023.
Meet the Gen Xers and boomers retiring with 6 figures of student debt that threatens their Social Security and savings
Some Gen X and boomer student-loan borrowers are staring down a retirement crisis where their savings won't be enough to keep them afloat.
Wyoming, Delaware, and Montana are the most entrepreneurial states of 2024 so far. It might be due to business-friendly taxes.
Wyoming, Delaware, and Montana lead the US in new business formations this year. Cheap costs and favorable taxes are driving the boom.
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Welcome to 'peak boomer' era: A wave of retirees is about to blow through their savings and cling to Social Security to stay afloat
While more older boomers tend to have a pension, a looming wave of younger retirees are about to strain the economy and Social Security.
There's a huge pay raise on the way for clean energy workers
The Treasury Department unveiled a new rule that says developers could get bigger tax credits if they pay prevailing wages.
America's poverty line is letting millions slip through the cracks — here's how we could fix it
Many Americans are struggling financially but don't qualify for aid because they technically make above the poverty line.
Welcome to the age of geriatric millionaires
Millionaires have been getting older and holding on to their wealth for longer. It's creating a King Charles effect.
Meet the typical LGBTQ+ American: A homeowner making six figures who most likely lives in DC or Vermont
Around 3% of Americans identify as gay or lesbian, and 5% identify as bisexual. Their ranks are growing.
Gen Xers and boomers are giving up on hybrid work: They're either all in or out on the office
Workers aged 50-64 are most likely to be fully on-site or work from home full time, new data shows, while those 20-29 are most likely to work hybrid.
The US jobs report came in way hotter than expected
The unemployment rate rose from 3.9% in April to 4.0% in May. Meanwhile, job growth in May was way stronger than expected.
Supercommuting almost 5 hours a day has become much more popular in expensive cities like New York, Phoenix, and Washington, DC
If you're reading this on your commute, you're not alone; many Americans are spending nearly 5 hours a day getting to and from work.
A baby boomer who saved over $2 million for retirement explains what he thinks he did right to make the system work for him
Mark, 65, was one of the first group of retirees to switch to a 401(k) from a pension. He made it work for him.
The Biden Administration's labor department is hitting the road for 'Good Jobs Summer'
A good job means more than just one that pays well; workers should be able to get there, and not be constrained by arcane requirements.
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10 of America's most affordable retirement spots, where the weather is good and healthcare is top-notch
Realtor.com ranked retirement spots based on housing prices and amenities. The list included communities in Florida, California, and New Jersey.
I dodged a 15% rent increase because of a new NYC housing protection law. Here's how to know if it could save you money.
When I first learned about my proposed rent increase, I cried. Then I learned about a new law.
The IRS says its direct file program saved Americans $5.6 million in filing fees. Now they're making it permanent.
Over 100,000 Americans filed their taxes using the IRS's free new program last year. Now, it's sticking around.
Middle-class Gen Xers are facing a new retirement challenge: their student loans
Student-loan debt is weighing down older workers, who may see their Social Security garnished to pay it off.
Stuck in a hellish loop: ALICE parents explain how they never have enough money to give their kids the life they want
BI talked to 7 ALICE parents nationally who said they're making sacrifices so their children can eat but can't invest in their kids' college funds.