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More Americans Are Ending Up Homeless—at a Record Rate

A WSJ analysis of available data shows the number of homeless people counted in the U.S. is up roughly 11%…

11 months ago

Striking L.A. Workers Want Hotels to Help Build Affordable Housing

Hotel owners said that fixing the region’s longstanding housing crisis isn’t their job. Source link

12 months ago

Walmart Cuts Walmart+ Subscription Price for SNAP, Social Security Recipients

The retailer will offer the subscription at half-price to people receiving food stamps or other types of government assistance in…

12 months ago

Wave of Rental Resets to Further Deplete Affordable Housing

Expiring government protections mean landlords could charge market rates. Source link

1 year ago

Consumers to Face New Limits on Short-Term Health Insurance

The Biden administration’s proposed rule would restrict plans to a few months in an effort to protect Obamacare. Source link

1 year ago

Higher Jobless Claims Add to Signs of Cooling Labor Market

Filings for unemployment benefits were larger than previously thought last month, according to new government calculations. Source link

1 year ago

Social Security Reserves Projected to Run Out Earlier Than Expected

Social Security won’t have enough money to pay all beneficiaries the amount they are entitled to starting in 2034, a…

1 year ago

Low Jobless Claims Show Labor Market Stays Robust

Worker filings for unemployment benefits rose to a seasonally adjusted 198,000 last week but were still historically low, showing that…

1 year ago

Steady Jobless Claims Show Labor Market Remains Strong

Worker filings for unemployment benefits held nearly steady last week, showing that the broader labor market remains robust despite layoffs.…

1 year ago