Latest from Sarah Leeson

• Nov 29, 2024

  The cost of Christmas past

  

  Nearly half of Americans still have debt from last year’s holiday season. Plus, low gas prices and a snapshot of China’s economy.

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• Nov 28, 2024

  Insurance price spikes threaten supportive housing programs

  

  Some working to put roofs over homeless people’s heads worry that insurance costs could put them out of business. Plus, BNPL and the wage vs. inflation horse race.

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• Nov 28, 2024

  The renter-homeowner wealth gap

  

  It’s big — maybe even bigger than you think. Plus, investments in software with AI capabilities.

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• Nov 27, 2024

  “Baby chasing” baby boomers move south to be with grandkids

  

  Older Americans have often relocated for warmer weather. But interest in reuniting with family is adding to the demographic shift.

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• Nov 26, 2024

  The housing sector droops under a labor shortage and price hikes

  

  New home sales were down nearly 10% year over year in October. Plus, real-time shopping data and what Trump’s tariff plans could do to trade agreements.

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• Nov 26, 2024

  Baltimore warehouse CEO is finding a new normal after bridge collapse

  

  Sue Monaghan’s business is recovering while she navigates obstacles like another possible port strike and proposed tariffs.

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• Nov 26, 2024

  How Medicare payment cuts are hurting health care

  

  When Medicare rates go down, private insurance rates often do too. Plus: Midwest migration and a career muralist.

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• Nov 23, 2024

  Santa’s warehouse workers

  

  We check in on holiday season hiring. Plus, how ChatGPT has grown in the past two years.

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• Nov 22, 2024

  The DOJ has a plan for Google

  

  Why the U.S. wants the tech giant to sell its Chrome browser, and what AI has to do with it. Plus, the Leading Economic Index is looking a bit brighter.

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• Nov 20, 2024

  What happened to sweater weather?

  

  Retailers are stuck with excess fall inventory after an unseasonably warm October. Plus, Americans want Trump to bring down inflation.

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