US Economy
Even staying home is getting more expensive
People are getting priced out of amusing themselves inside their houses.
Cost of Living Index
Navigate the complexities of cost of living index with Morning Brew’s expert breakdowns of the news and trends impacting the sector.
US Economy
In Memoriam—the things we lost this year: The penny
The US Mint stopped issuing new pennies on November 12, ending a 232-year run.
US Economy
Where should we draw the poverty line?
A viral essay on Substack suggests it should be $140,000.
US Economy
Companies take most of the tariff hit
Corporate profits are taking a beating as businesses absorb some of the tariff costs.
US Economy
Trump orders to get rid of the penny
President Trump noted that a penny's minting costs exceed its face value.
US Economy
Why do colleges cost so much?
From 1963 to 2021, the average total cost of a four-year institution shot up 155%, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.
US Economy
Alaskans get a cut of the state’s oil money
Between collapsing fisheries and a rising cost of living, many Alaskans will spend this year’s oil fund dividend on necessities.
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