Skilled workers can command six-figure salaries tending to the needs of America’s rich, according to a new report. Luxury staffing firm Morgan & Mallet found that shortages of household staff are driving up pay for private chefs, nannies, chauffeurs, property managers, personal assistants and others who work for the wealthy. A volatile global economy is … Read more
Elspeth Velten, the editor-in-chief of Good Housekeeping, joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss a recent survey by the magazine showing how people feel about splitting household chores. Source link
Walmart is lowering prices on thousands of products, including beef, Coca-Cola and laundry detergent, saying the cuts are aimed at reducing the costs of seasonal summer items. The largest U.S. retailer on Monday said the price cuts will be available in its stores and in Sam’s Club locations, on Walmart.com, SamsClub.com, and through the Walmart … Read more
The Iran war has cost Americans roughly $1,000 per household in higher fuel, food and other expenses since the start of the conflict in February, according to an estimate shared last week by Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi. Zandi’s analysis comes as government data shows inflation in May hit its highest level in three years, and … Read more
A new study shows high costs and short supply are hurting the U.S. housing market. Harvard University’s State of the Nation’s Housing 2026 report found that household growth, the net change in the total number of occupied housing units or households from year to year, slowed for the third straight year in 2025. Chris Herbert, … Read more
Pet ownership has always carried a financial cost, but the scale of that cost has shifted dramatically recently. Baac3nes/Getty Images Pet ownership has long been viewed as a source of companionship, stability and emotional support. But in today’s economic landscape, having a furry family member also adds a meaningful line item in pet owners’ household … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New York City has more than tripled spending on unsheltered homelessness since 2019, shelling out nearly $368 million even as the number of people living on the streets continued to rise, according to a state comptroller’s report. The city’s own numbers show the unsheltered population grew from … Read more