How retailers are responding to the affordability crisis this holiday season

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Environment
Black Friday electronics shopping deals at Walmart Supercenter retail store in North Bergen, New Jersey
Retailers like Walmart are marketing affordability and value to attract increasingly cautious consumers.

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Americans really want their cheap stuff back

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business
Donald Trump walking in front of a line of large price tags displaying the American flag

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What you need to know about Donald Trump's proposed $2,000 tariff revenue dividend checks

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
U.S. President Donald Trump waves to the audience during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., November 11, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Donald Trump proposed $2,000 tariff rebate checks for middle and low-income Americans.

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America's first-time homebuyers are disappearing. That's bad news for real estate.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Style
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By the time she turned 40, Suzie Payne had resigned herself to the fact that she would never be able to buy a home.

Breaking down Zohran Mamdani's proposals by the numbers: What has he planned and how much will it cost?

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business
Democratic candidate for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani holds campaign rally in New York City
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate, won the NYC mayoral race with plans centered on affordability.

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I spent 2 days at the biggest pro-housing conference in America. A surprising number of the attendees were there on their own dime.

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YIMBYtown conference attendees listen to North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong talk.
YIMBYtown conference attendees listen to North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong talk.

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Most Americans see economic difficulty ahead in 2025 but not Republicans

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Many Americans remain pessimistic over the economy headed into 2025. However, Republicans are very optimistic about forthcoming economic conditions in the new year.

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I live in America's fastest-growing city. I see why so many Californians and young families are moving to Texas.

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Lauren Barrett in her home.
Lauren Barrett moved to Celina, Texas, a small town about an hour's drive from downtown Dallas, in 2023.

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The 10 worst states to live in, ranked

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Aerial view of downtown New Orleans.
Louisiana was ranked the worst state to live in by WalletHub.

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The 10 best states to live in, ranked

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Aerial view of Boston showcasing the Charles River.
WalletHub ranked Massachusetts the No. 1 state to live in.

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