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.
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.
Colorado's ongoing drought is doing more than drying out soils and stressing landscapes. It's also changing what kinds of insects Coloradans are seeing this season.
After a firefight that lasted about 2 hours, firefighters contained the Ponds Fire on the western edge of Fort Collins.
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.
Evacuation orders have been lifted in a 4,900-acre fire east of Fountain and southeast of Colorado Springs after crews reached 60% containment, El Paso County officials said.
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.
Colorado's ongoing drought is doing more than drying out soils and stressing landscapes. It's also changing what kinds of insects Coloradans are seeing this season.
After a firefight that lasted about 2 hours, firefighters contained the Ponds Fire on the western edge of Fort Collins.
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.
Evacuation orders have been lifted in a 4,900-acre fire east of Fountain and southeast of Colorado Springs after crews reached 60% containment, El Paso County officials said.
Gov. Jared Polis says relief is on the way for Colorado homeowners struggling with high insurance premiums.
The search for missing Colorado hunter Kaden Sites entered its second week, and authorities have released some information about what they say is unlikely in his disappearance.
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.
Colorado's ongoing drought is changing when Colorado's insects are making their appearances this year.
Mezzo-soprano Kristen Choi talked about the plot of the opera and playing the role of Suzuki (for the fourteenth time!)
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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.
Those in Denver on Saturday likely noticed it was a little more crowded than usual. It wasn't just the nice weather; two big sports games brought tens of thousands of fans to the stands.
Police said the shooting appeared to have happened after two groups of people got into an argument in the mall's food court.
President Trump intends to nominate David Cummins to lead the Transportation Security Administration, according to a person familiar with the decision.
New lawsuit accuses JetBlue of using consumers' browser activity and other personal data to set airfares.
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
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.
A federal judge has ordered federal immigration officials to release the family of the Boulder firebombing suspect from a Texas immigration detention center, and barred the government from deporting them.
President Trump intends to nominate David Cummins to lead the Transportation Security Administration, according to a person familiar with the decision.
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
State lawmakers are considering changing the penalties for crimes involving extreme indifference.
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.
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.
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
The cost of renting a home, which surged during the pandemic, is showing signs of returning to earth, new data shows.
The U.S.-Iran war isn't just driving prices higher for gasoline. Petrochemicals derived from oil and natural gas go into making more than 6,000 consumer products, the Department of Energy says.
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.
Anticipating a challenging summer wildfire season, forecasters with Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control are preparing to rely heavily on a pair of state-owned aircraft-both to detect fires early and to assist in fighting them once they ignite.