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Economic Well Being

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economics16 days ago•3 min saved

Fed Finds Steady U.S. Household Finances in 2025 Amid Softening Job Market and AI Uptake

The Federal Reserve Board’s Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2025, based on the SHED survey from Oct. 2025, shows overall financial well-being holding steady near 2024 levels (73% report being okay or comfortable; 63% could cover a $400 emergency), with persistent price concerns (price increases remain a top worry, major concern down to 53%). The labor market appears solid but softer than last year (42% worry about finding/keeping a job; 8% quit; 7% laid off). AI adoption in the workplace is rising—about one in four workers used generative AI in the prior month, with 81% saying it saves time and could boost careers. The full report, data, and visuals are available from the Fed."

via Federal Reserve (.gov)|

#ai-at-work #economic-well-being #economics

economy10 months ago•2 min saved

Rising Costs and Debt Challenge Americans' Financial Security

A recent study by the Ludwig Institute reveals that most Americans, especially the bottom 60% of households, can no longer afford a minimal quality of life due to rising costs in housing, healthcare, and other essentials, making the American dream increasingly out of reach for many.

via New York Post|

#american-dream #cost-of-living #economic-well-being

economics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Top-Performing Cities: Colorado, Idaho, Philadelphia, Raleigh, and Seattle Lead the Way"

Five Colorado cities, including Colorado Springs and Denver, have been named among the top 100 best-performing large cities in the U.S. according to a new study by the Milken Institute. The study considered factors such as job growth, affordable housing, and high-tech industries. While Denver ranks high overall, it lags in housing affordability and short-term job growth. Other Colorado cities like Fort Collins, Boulder, and Greeley also made the list, with most showing an increase in rank compared to the previous year.

via FOX 31 Denver|

#best-performing-cities #colorado #denver

finance2 years ago•4 min saved

"Student Loan Repayment: Challenges and Preparation for Borrowers"

A new report from the Jain Family Institute reveals that much of the $1.8 trillion in student debt won't ever be repaid, and the government is poised to take a bath on its student loan portfolio. The report cites the ever-increasing cost of college, decreased state funding of higher education, stagnant wages, and more higher education requirements as factors contributing to non-repayment. The three-year payment pause has been a temporary reprieve, but once payments resume in October, all of the financial progress borrowers made over the past three-plus years will be reversed. The new income-driven repayment plan proposed by the Biden administration could exacerbate the non-repayment.

via Yahoo Finance|

#biden-administration #economic-well-being #finance