The upper middle class is now the largest income group in the U.S.
America's middle class is shrinking, but not because people are getting poorer. Instead, more households are climbing the ladder, new research suggests.
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America's middle class is shrinking, but not because people are getting poorer. Instead, more households are climbing the ladder, new research suggests.
Many employees expect to retire later as mounting expenses strain budgets, while others hunker down at work as part of the "great stay."
Every 1-cent increase in gasoline prices reduces consumer spending by $1.5 billion annually, one economist says.
Many Americans feel like they live in a "hamster wheel economy," said one expert who studies economic security.
GDP grew at a sluggish 0.7% pace in the final months of 2025 as the government shutdown hurt economic activity.
President Trump touted his work during his first year back in office, saying, "inflation is plummeting, incomes are rising fast, the roaring economy is roaring like never before."
Hours before President Trump's State of the Union address, House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News the U.S. economy is on the right track — but inflation hasn't been "completely fixed yet."
A slowdown in immigration and lower birth rates could crimp the U.S. economy by shrinking the nation's workforce, researchers say
Dow's announcement comes after several other large corporations, from Amazon to UPS, said they plan to cut jobs.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicts that first-quarter economic growth will heat up to 5%. But sustaining that pace won't be easy, economists say.
A federal judge has ruled that the White House cannot stop funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
Concerns about inflation, tariffs and politics weighed on consumer sentiment in December, The Conference Board said.
Economic growth blew past forecasts in the third quarter despite ongoing concerns about jobs, tariffs and inflation.
Job cuts so far this year are at their highest levels since 2020, new report says.
Personal finance is too complex for most people to navigate, two economists contend in a new book. Is there a better way to help people deal with money?
Holiday spending is hitting new records, but some data shows that people are buying fewer items amid higher prices.
Those prioritizing economy say Trump is not spending enough time on it, as ratings of economy, his handling of inflation slip.
The September jobs report, which was delayed due to the government shutdown, comes amid a slowdown in hiring across the U.S.
Verizon must "evolve as a company" by slashing costs and restructuring, the wireless telecom's chief executive told employees.
Nearly 40,000 Americans in 21 states received an impending layoff notice last month, new data from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland shows.
Workers looking to pick up extra cash working retail jobs this winter may be out of luck as stores pull back on hiring.
Employers have slashed nearly 1.1 million jobs through October this year, up 65% from a year ago, new labor data shows.
A trend that started in the technology sector is spreading to other industries, with businesses cutting workers even as their profits expand.
On Friday, 97% of union workers at Denver Processing, a beef and pork plant, voted to authorize a strike.
Right now, Douglas County School District has the lowest starting salary for teachers of any school district in the Denver metro area.
The Colorado State Senate gave initial approval Friday to a proposed ballot measure that would eliminate billions of dollars in refunds under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, or TABOR.
The Denver Broncos selected defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim from Texas A&M in the third round of the NFL draft Friday night.
An invasive worm species is causing problems in the state, and the Colorado Department of Agriculture is asking residents to help eradicate it.
On Friday, 97% of union workers at Denver Processing, a beef and pork plant, voted to authorize a strike.
Right now, Douglas County School District has the lowest starting salary for teachers of any school district in the Denver metro area.
The Colorado State Senate gave initial approval Friday to a proposed ballot measure that would eliminate billions of dollars in refunds under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, or TABOR.
The Denver Broncos selected defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim from Texas A&M in the third round of the NFL draft Friday night.
An invasive worm species is causing problems in the state, and the Colorado Department of Agriculture is asking residents to help eradicate it.
The Denver Broncos selected defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim from Texas A&M in the third round of the NFL draft Friday night.
An invasive worm species is causing problems in the state, and the Colorado Department of Agriculture is asking residents to help eradicate it.
Teachers in one Colorado school district may soon have a new avenue to advocate for the terms of their employment.
On Friday, 97% of union workers at Denver Processing, a beef and pork plant, voted to authorize a strike.
A school board member in a Denver metro area district resigned after the board said he made "racialized remarks."
The Denver Broncos selected defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim from Texas A&M in the third round of the NFL draft Friday night.
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Some robots ran the Beijing half-marathon autonomously, while others were controlled remotely, all competing on a parallel course to avoid collisions with human athletes.
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment announced they have contracted a team to broadcast its games in Spanish for the playoffs.
The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads.
The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term supply questions remain.
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to head to Islamabad Saturday for Iran peace talks, although it is unclear if direct talks with Iran will take place.
President Trump said Thursday that he was weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines with the intent of reselling the struggling budget carrier after oil prices drop.
Attorneys for a DOJ program that accredits nonprofits to help provide legal help to immigrants were transferred last month, creating setbacks for a number of legal aid groups.
The Colorado State Senate gave initial approval Friday to a proposed ballot measure that would eliminate billions of dollars in refunds under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, or TABOR.
The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads.
The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term supply questions remain.
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to head to Islamabad Saturday for Iran peace talks, although it is unclear if direct talks with Iran will take place.
Gov. Jared Polis says relief is on the way for Colorado homeowners struggling with high insurance premiums. The governor released a report called Colorado's Roadmap to Reduce Homeowner's Insurance Premiums.
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
An Aurora restaurant paid a fine after an investigation found a teen employee was allowed to load a trash compactor — a federally prohibited hazardous task for a minor — and some employees worked longer than federal law allows.
Travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The Trump administration started accepting applications in December for foreigners willing to pay $1 million for the right to live in the U.S.
New lawsuit accuses JetBlue of using consumers' browser activity and other personal data to set airfares.
The settlement stems from claims Capital One paid lower interest on older savings accounts while offering higher rates on a similar product.
A new, nearly 700-page report describes the Evergreen High School shooter's every move the day of the shooting last September, the law enforcement response, and interviews with friends, family, teachers, and witnesses.
A Denver City Council member is pushing to reopen long-term fire service contracts she says are now draining city resources instead of generating revenue.
A Denver family is sharing their story after thieves got away with the steel sculpture that stood outside their home for over a decade.
When the Orion spacecraft lifted off April 1, four astronauts were aboard -- but for the families of dozens of workers who died before the launch, the mission carried something else: the weight of those who would never see it fly.
A single malfunctioning piece of new equipment triggered a recent, sweeping power outage at Denver International Airport — an incident that stranded passengers in elevators and delayed nearly 500 flights.