Economics

Many waiters, bartenders and other restaurant staffers rely on tips to get by. But in some states, tips account for up to a third of workers' incomes.

The Congressional Budget Office warned that the US government could run out of money as early as May — and that’s just the short-term concern....

New Prime Minister Mark Carney says the old relationship Canada had with the United States “is over.”...

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Trump’s tariffs are already throttling tourism and business travel between the two countries....

When $2 eggs jump to $5, suddenly $7 eggs don’t seem so crazy. Economics has a name for that.

With so many types of insurance, it's hard to know what you need and what you don't. So, let’s go over the eight types of insurance you can’t go without.

Almost every automaker will begin to feel the brunt once the tariffs are implemented on April 3. With one notable exception.

Property taxes provide 18% of county revenue, 17% of city/town revenue, and 50%-60% of school district funding.

The Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient warns President Trump’s tariffs on auto imports could add $4,700 to the cost of a vehicle.

The announcement came after days of swirling speculation about how the president will levy "reciprocal tariffs" on U.S. trading partners.

U.S. consumer confidence continued its sharp 2025 decline as Americans’ views about their financial futures fell to a 12-year low, driven by rising concerns over tariffs and inflation.

Canadians have reduced trips to the US amid worsening relations and others may follow.

State’s manufacturing workforce keeps shrinking

Americans are cutting back on Doritos, Goldfish and Hostess cakes. It’s not for their health, however – it’s a sign that even small indulgences have gotten too expensive for many to afford.

Cloudflare has a new AI-generated “honeypot.”

A brief look at the history of music suggests it might not be... as hard as that is to imagine....

Because high tariffs raise the cost of motor parts, maintenance, and even insurance claims, the auto industry is particularly affected. High tariffs have the potential to cause everyday spending to…

Every fiber of my economic being cries out against tariffs. If they are so good, why doesn’t each state in the US have one against the products of all of the

Independently produced by award-winning filmaker, Ben Niles, Note by Note follows the creation of a Steinway concert grand, #L1037, from forest floor to concert hall.

The tech giant is expecting to lose $15 to $20 billion on its streaming business in its first 10 years, The Information reported.

Importers have many questions. The answers, amid fast-changing government plans, aren't always easy to find.

Sales of existing homes rose 4.2%, reflecting an increase in shopping activity and in the number of homes for sale since the start of the year.

The average 16-ounce bag of potato chips has gotten 29% more expensive since 2021, while overall grocery prices have risen 23%, according to government data.

Klarna is partnering with DoorDash to give users of the restaurant delivery service more ways to pay for their meals.

A new report shows that more than 80% of apps never reach $1,000 in monthly revenue in the first two years after launching....

The unholy alliance in support of protectionism should terrify free marketeers who recognize the folly of using tariffs as a job creation tool.

On Tuesday, Vice President J. D. Vance said that the Trump administration's support of AI and tech innovations should benefit both populists and those

The devices will be used to airlift heavy, dangerous loads normally carried by mountain guides. They might even deliver a hot meal or two.