Tag: Spending
WalletHub: R.I. 7th lowest in nation for resident healthcare spending
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is among the bottom 10 states for how much residents pay for healthcare relative to household income, according to WalletHub.
The...
Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans’ income and spending power erodes
WASHINGTON (AP) – A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, squeezing Americans' finances and creating political challenges...
U.S. economy expanded at sluggish 0.7% in fourth quarter, government says,...
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. economy, hobbled by last fall’s 43-day government shutdown, advanced at an unexpectedly sluggish 0.7% annual rate from October through...
Consumer confidence slides as Americans grow wary of high costs and...
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown, weak hiring and stubborn inflation.
The...
U.S. consumer confidence ticks higher on better outlook for hiring
WASHINGTON (AP) – Americans' outlook on the economy improved modestly in November, lifted by expectations for lower inflation and more hiring.
The Conference Board, a...
ConsumerAffairs: R.I. roads worst in nation
PROVIDENCE – The panning of Rhode Island’s roads continues.
ConsumerAffairs, a consumer news platform based in Oklahoma, listed the Ocean State’s roads as the worst...
Spending at bars, restaurants surges as Americans shrug off inflation, recession...
NEW YORK (AP) – Americans didn't let persistent inflation and lingering worries about a recession cut into summer spending on eating and drinking out.
Retails...
U.S. retail sales rose 1.3% last month, a sign of resilience
WASHINGTON (AP) – Americans stepped up their spending at retailers, restaurants, and auto dealers last month, a sign of consumer resilience as the holiday...
No one gets rich by shunning new cars and lattes
Managing your financial life requires following three rules:
No. 1. Spend less than you earn.
No. 2. Prioritize investing for your future.
No. 3. Figure out what...
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