Boomer wealth transfer will mostly benefit the already rich, report finds
Trillions of wealth passed down by the baby boomers will likely go to younger Americans who are already rich. Here's how much they'll get.
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Trillions of wealth passed down by the baby boomers will likely go to younger Americans who are already rich. Here's how much they'll get.
President Trump praised Walmart and said the lower prices are the result of "my Administration's request to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday."
American workers' share of the nation's income is at its lowest point in almost 80 years, as more of the economy's gains flow to corporations and investors.
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
The Consumer Price Index rose last month at a 4.2% annual rate amid a spike in U.S. energy prices.
The S&P 500 hit a new record on Wednesday, even as soaring gas prices fuel inflation and consumer confidence sinks.
Shoppers continue to open their pocketbooks, boosting retailers like Walmart, even as inflation jumps to its highest level in three years.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
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.
Free transit services are coming to the Town of Castle Rock starting July 31.
Colorado Department of Transportation personnel are working to remove tons of mud and debris that covered I-70 after Monday's flash flooding.
On Monday, firefighters in Aurora quickly extinguished a vehicle fire after a pickup truck and an electric vehicle were involved in a crash.
From Flock cameras to facial recognition, mass surveillance is advancing; at the same time, privacy protections are eroding.
While police are still working to identify suspects and speak to witnesses in the shooting at Ultra Lounge, they say this incident is a reminder of how critical it is to have violence interrupters who can help de-escalate conflict before it becomes violent.
Free transit services are coming to the Town of Castle Rock starting July 31.
Colorado Department of Transportation personnel are working to remove tons of mud and debris that covered I-70 after Monday's flash flooding.
On Monday, firefighters in Aurora quickly extinguished a vehicle fire after a pickup truck and an electric vehicle were involved in a crash.
From Flock cameras to facial recognition, mass surveillance is advancing; at the same time, privacy protections are eroding.
While police are still working to identify suspects and speak to witnesses in the shooting at Ultra Lounge, they say this incident is a reminder of how critical it is to have violence interrupters who can help de-escalate conflict before it becomes violent.
Mayor Mike Johnston is expected to speak about building a safer and more affordable Denver during Tuesday night's State of the City address.
It was a troubling and unusual weekend of violence in Denver, as Denver Police described a series of shootings that happened in the metro area. One of those shootings killed one person and injured eight others outside Ultra Lounge in southeast Denver. While police are still working to identify suspects and speak to witnesses, they say this incident is a reminder of how critical it is to have violence interrupters who can help de-escalate conflict before it becomes violent.
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Some immigrant advocacy groups say they are hearing from detainees that the cells don't have cooling systems or access to clean water, and that the heat inside the cells is extreme.
Triple-digit temperatures caused overheating vehicles and traffic headaches on I-70 as CDOT urged drivers to prepare before heading into Colorado's mountains.
Colorado general manager Josh Byrnes helped orchestrate a trade with his former team Monday as the Rockies sent right-hander Seth Halvorsen to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two minor league players.
When Brady Russell helped douse his coach Mike McDonald with Gatorade after winning the Super Bowl, he wasn't only celebrating a championship but a long, hard journey to football's mountain top.
As Spain's World Cup champs took to the stage with their trophy, President Trump joined them in their moment of glory.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.
About four in 10 workers aren't even aware they pay fees on their 401(k)s, research has found. Here's what to know.
"The Odyssey," which was shot in six countries, pulled in more than $260 million worldwide over the weekend.
As Spain's World Cup champs took to the stage with their trophy, President Trump joined them in their moment of glory.
A coalition of victims impacted by terrorism is demanding Iran pay restitution before any funds are returned or unfrozen as part of a peace deal.
The victims were a captain in the Provo, Utah, fire department, his wife and their sons, according to fire officials.
From Flock cameras to facial recognition, mass surveillance is advancing; at the same time, privacy protections are eroding.
The new Air Force One "has a lot of capability, but as I understand it, in about a month or so, they're going to send it to have it be maxed out," President Trump said Sunday.
A coalition of victims impacted by terrorism is demanding Iran pay restitution before any funds are returned or unfrozen as part of a peace deal.
White House border czar Tom Homan said "I think body cameras are the way to go" after fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine earlier this month.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing" in the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Donor Alliance is hosting its annual Donor Dash 5K to honor, celebrate and recognize the impact of organ and tissue donation.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.
About four in 10 workers aren't even aware they pay fees on their 401(k)s, research has found. Here's what to know.
As an ongoing outbreak of cyclosporiasis continues to make national headlines, many shoppers are turning to local sources, like Denver's City Park Farmers Market, for their leafy greens.
Target said it received 23 reports of the sandal's pearls falling off the shoe.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A man who stopped to help victims of a devastating motorcycle crash instead found himself handcuffed, jailed and accused of driving under the influence -- despite repeatedly asking officers to administer a breath test that he believed would prove his innocence.
For Billy Hailey, his release was a day he had been waiting for and working toward for 20 years. Now, he is unexpectedly back in custody after the state says it miscalculated the date.
A second family in Colorado says a little-known insurance rule has left them fighting two companies to get medical bills paid.
Memorials are being held in the hometowns of three wildland firefighters who died while battling a fire on the Colorado-Utah border. Meanwhile, the circumstances surrounding their deaths are still under investigation.
Concerns are emerging about a company formerly known as COE Bikes, which continues advertising free e-bikes and is now drawing scrutiny from state agencies.