Baltimore gave low-income parents $1,000 a month for two years. Participants used the money for bills and housing.
A single mom who made $55,000 last year across three jobs says she can't pay the bills and doesn't qualify for many government-assistance programs.
Hope Davis was struggling financially when she was chosen for a basic income program through the ACLU. Now she's a thriving community activist.
Linda, 64, is retired. But that doesn't mean she's done working.
Experts say Trump's proposed tariffs would only benefit the wealthiest Americans, and cause inflation that would require rate hikes.
Receipts from online-shopping apps like Instacart give a highly personal view into how inflation has affected Americans.
A new report from the CFPB found that student-loan companies engaged in "unfair and abusive acts" when assisting borrowers with repayment and relief.
The Canadian federal government is finding new ways to pressure local governments to legalize denser housing to solve the country's home shortage.
Uber and Lyft settle to pay Massachusetts drivers $32.50 per hour for time spent completing a ride, as well as paid sick leave and accident insurance.
What see-saw prices for wood tell us about America's economic future.
Pools across the country have been closed for years. Lifeguards are becoming an endangered species.
Russia's trade rebounded by nearly 7% last year, while activities in the financial sector and construction grew by 6.6% and 3.6% respectively.
The Great Depression was the worst economic crisis in US history. More than 15 million Americans were left jobless and unemployment reached 25%.
A recent negative ratings downgrade by S&P is just the latest sign that the freight industry is still struggling to find footing.
The proposal would affect workers in industries like farming, and construction who've been exposed to record-setting heat waves this summer.
Russia's government has shelled out about half a trillion rubles since 2020 to fund a program that offered mortgages at rates as low as 8%.
Handing out cash with no strings attached discourages people from working and reaping the rewards of individual success, Dave Ramsey said.
Friederike Fabritius, a neuroscientist, believes learning to be motivated starts at school. Others say companies need to step up to tackle NEETs.
Half of all US renters were cost-burdened in 2022, spending more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities, a new Harvard report found.
Recent gauges of China's manufacturing activity show export demand, but domestic sentiment is weak.
The nagging discontent with the look of new homes reveals big problems with how they're built — and even larger flaws in the American dream itself.
At 25, Nadeshiko Zhang lives with her parents to save money amid a tough housing market, improving her mental health and reducing stress.
Cheaper monthly student-loan payments are allowed to resume after federal courts blocked parts of the student-debt SAVE plan.
A Trump election victory could trigger a policy shock to the economy, as his immigration and tariff plans are an "elixir for stagflation."
"More workers mean more output and that in turn leads to additional tax revenue," CBO director Phillip Swagel said.
A drafted proposal in Russia would increase divorce fees by eightfold from current levels, Bloomberg reported.
The use of shadow stand-ins and a lack of promotions are the latest trends that show how weird work has gotten.
Janet Sussman moved from the US to Panama after a series of personal tragedies, and she said nearly everything is much cheaper.
Retirees explain what it's like to live on Social Security checks and no savings.
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.
Hoping to get promoted this year? Don't bet on it.
While the IMF touted "remarkable" US growth, Washington needs to urgently address stability issues in its economy, it said.
Across the globe, a wave of workers are secretly outsourcing parts or all of their jobs.
To set their prices as high as possible, psychics rely on good old supply and demand — plus a few extra marketing tricks, both mystical and mundane.
BI spoke to late starters who started to save and invest in their 40s and 50s and set themselves up for financial independence and early retirement.
Fox's new animated series "Universal Basic Guys" satirizes basic income programs. It follows two guys who get $3,000 monthly payments after losing their jobs.
Season three of "The Bear" may have you saying "yes, chef," but here's how much the staff would actually make in today's world.
Shamarra Woods, 31, used her $700 a month in basic income to afford childcare, rent, and groceries in Atlanta.
Millennials pursuing degrees in their 30s and 40s say they're getting more from school than they would've at 18, and it's never too late to go back.
For a certain cohort of retirees, retirement has meant financial stability and peace of mind.
American consumers are getting tighter with their wallets and pickier about deals, which means retailers should take cues from Walmart and Costco.
After judges blocked key parts of the SAVE student-loan repayment plan, the Education Department said some borrowers would be placed on forbearance.
People say they're being asked to tip more than ever. Here's what etiquette experts say about when tips are expected, and when you can say no.
Instead of a recession, the US economy has seen resilient job gains with growth trending at just over 2%.
With the US obesity rate hovering at around 40%, tens of millions of Americans could take GLP-1 drugs over the next few years.
The top 10% of Americans have gained a whopping $30.5 trillion in wealth since 2020, according to Federal Reserve data.
Uber and Lyft drivers share what they do to maximize their tips, even though some say tipping is inconsistent and not worth relying on.