Shrinking youth clubs show cost of a state focused only on crisis

Much more of what the state does now is crisis spending — for people with acute mental health needs, for people who are out ...

Child care expenses top the cost of rent in dozens of U.S. cities, analysis finds. See where.

In some metro areas, child care expenses amount to more than double what families spend on rent, LendingTree found.

Worried about rising health care costs? You're not alone, survey finds.

U.S. adults cut back on utilities, skipped a meal or borrowed money so they could pay for health care or prescription drugs, ...

Medicare costs will eat a big chunk of older Americans’ Social Security cost-of-living increase next year

The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B will be $202.90 in 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said ...

A record number of Americans are anxious about health care costs going into next year

The West Health-Gallup survey finds almost half of adults say they’re worried they won’t be able to afford health care in 2026.
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47% of Americans Fear Health Care Costs Will Be Unaffordable in 2026

Is nearly half of the nation preparing for a year during which basic healthcare appears unattainable? New data from the West ...

CT has 163K+ kids needing child care and just 59K slots. Here’s why and what’s being done.

With the promise of improvements brought by legislation passed in 2025, Connecticut’s early child care system continues be ...

Average at best: Americans give health care 'C' grade

A study found Americans have a dismal view of health care, while survey results point to some big gaps in care cost, quality ...

Governor proposes child care cost-sharing program

The governor’s child care cost-sharing proposal is included in his executive budget recommendation, though details on exactly ...

Americans are unprepared for the expensive and complex process of aging – a geriatrician explains how they can start planning

Addressing the financial and personal aspects of aging proactively helps to ensure that you will receive the care you need – ...

Gen X Faces Crushing Costs of College, Parents, and Mortgages—Here's How They're Cutting Back

The sandwich generation is spending a lot of money. From aging parents to mortgage payments, Gen X is required to pay for big-ticket expenses more than other generations.