State and local policymakers have a variety of tools to lower the cost of housing. The key is not to overcomplicate it.

Housing, healthcare, food and utility prices are outpacing inflation and taking an outsized share of Americans’ paychecks.

In turbulent financial times, splurging on expensive vacations or fine dining may feel unwise. But with planning, people can ...

Almost half of American homeowners have seen their insurance increase over the past year, the most in more than a decade.

The Searchlight Institute's report reveals that Americans are united in their concern over unaffordable housing costs, but ...

Despite rising inflation and elevated interest rates, Americans are still using their credit cards. A Boston Federal Reserve ...

If you're following a strict budget or cutting back on certain spending to afford a home or save for retirement, you're not ...

Looking for innovative ways to create more pocket money — or simply need to stretch a fixed budget? Take simple steps to ...