25 U.S. cities where $100,000 a year isn't enough to get by anymore
In these major U.S. cities, a family of three earning $100,000 would have a hard time covering basic expenses.
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In these major U.S. cities, a family of three earning $100,000 would have a hard time covering basic expenses.
Across much of the U.S., owning a home now requires spending more for housing than experts generally recommend.
These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.
The average yearly cost of homeowners insurance, property taxes and utilities is up nearly $4,000 since 2020.
Raging inflation has also driven up property taxes, with homeowners in some states getting socked with double-digit increases.
The annual income needed to afford even a basic home in the U.S. has risen sharply since the pandemic, a new report shows.
It's worth politely asking your agent to lower their commission fee. More than half of those who do so are successful.
As housing prices continue to rise, new data highlights how hard it can be to afford a home in some parts of the U.S.
Mortgage rates recently hit their highest levels in more than two decades, pricing many out of the market. Here's what to expect in 2024.
A rising number of couples are using their wedding registry to ask for down payment donations, according to The Knot.
The average interest rate on a typical mortgage is now 7.49%, worsening the nation's housing affordability crunch.
Home prices have jumped so much that Americans must pay a third of their income on housing, according to one study.
WBZ TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Home prices around Boston have hit a new record high. Is buying a house now too expensive for too many people here?
Rising interest rates are forcing some potential home buyers and sellers to stay put even when they're in desperate need of a change.
Buyers are getting squeezed by higher real estate prices and soaring mortgage rates, which could force more out of the market.
The Republican tax cut bill making its way through Congress could include a large tax break for many people in Massachusetts.
Brockton High School hosted the largest Specialist Olympics event in Massachusetts.
A former preschool teacher in Scituate was arraigned Wednesday for allegedly assaulting several young children at the school.
Matthew Lane will plead guilty to cyber extortion after allegedly stealing the personal data of millions and demanding ransom.
Testimony in the Karen Read trial was delayed to start the day Wednesday after Judge Beverly Cannone said that she needed to question jurors individually.
Testimony in the Karen Read trial was delayed to start the day Wednesday after Judge Beverly Cannone said that she needed to question jurors individually after an issue was brought to her attention.
A coastal storm will bring several hours of heavy rain, gusty northeast winds and some minor flooding.
A former preschool teacher in Scituate was arraigned Wednesday for allegedly assaulting several young children at the school.
Matthew Lane will plead guilty to cyber extortion after allegedly stealing the personal data of millions and demanding ransom.
Customers at Cheers in Boston mourned the death of actor George Wendt by having a beer for Norm.
In East Boston, a new facility is offering people help for mental health as soon as they need it.
The ACL surgery has been around for years, but now has been cleared for children as young as 7.
A new study finds many adults are self-diagnosing with ADHD, mainly due to information and misinformation on social media.
Surgeons at Mass Eye and Ear have found a creative way to make their skin cancer patients look good as new.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
When a Braintree woman signed up for a deal with a new cellphone service provider, it included receiving a gift card for her old cellphones.
A couple was days from being evicted from their home after the bank foreclosed on it. One call changed everything.
An investigation by the I-Team revealed that nonprofit hospitals in Massachusetts aren't helping patients entitled to financial assistance.
A man in Revere, Massachusetts spent thousands of dollars on a new refrigerator, but he says the door was defective.
Despite paying her insurance company $125,000 in premiums, a 92-year-old's claim was initially denied.
The Republican tax cut bill making its way through Congress could include a large tax break for many people in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Gov. Healey's administration has created an online dashboard of federal funding cuts affecting state programs.
Inflation and unemployment in Massachusetts are running ahead of national levels. So who's to blame?
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has been making the rounds of national TV talk shows. Is she planning a run for president?
Polls agree that President Trump's job approval has taken a hit lately. Can he afford to ignore them?
A New Hampshire town's attempt to force a bakery to remove or alter its pastry painting is unconstitutional, a judge ruled.
A Chatham, Massachusetts restaurant has been voted the best in the country for waterfront dining.
Joann is closing more fabric stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire as the retailer winds down operations.
Bertucci's has closed four restaurants in Massachusetts as it files for bankruptcy for the third time since 2018.
The Easter Sunday holiday means some grocery stores and retailers are closed today in Massachusetts, while others are open.
Chef Will Gilson joins Rachel Holt in the Test Kitchen for a lesson on making rotisserie-style chicken at home.
Mason & Hamlin has been manufacturing some of the world's most recognized pianos for more than 100 years.
The Providence Athenaeum is a living history with a collection of rare books and artifacts.
Harold Burnham has made a name for himself as a boat designer, shipwright, sail maker and historian.
Known by many as the oldest outdoor antiques flea market in America, Brimfield is the ultimate destination for antique lovers.
Red Sox pitcher Walker Buehler was ejected in the third inning against the New York Mets on Tuesday night and manager Alex Cora followed soon after.
Carlos Narváez and Rafael Devers hit homers for the Red Sox and six relievers combined to keep the Mets scoreless in Boston's 2-0 win over New York.
The New England Patriots were on the practice field behind Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, as the team continued its OTAs in Foxboro.
The New England Patriots will have a pair of joint practice sessions with preseason opponents this summer, head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed Tuesday in Foxboro.
The Boston Bruins have signed general manager Don Sweeney to a two-year contract extension that will keep him in charge through the 2027-28 season.
Police officers and a K9 named Meatball helped track down a missing boy in Merrimac, Massachusetts.
A unique home in Boston that went viral because the owner discovered it had once been cut in half is now for sale.
The New England Aquarium says there was an "extremely unusual sighting" of right whales in the Bahamas.
Crews snapped a photo of a rare weather phenomenon known as a "snow devil" on New Hampshire's Mount Washington.
Video captured what it looks like for Mount Washington crews to do their jobs in the face of 100 mph winds.