The American Dream for some isn't the reality that they live in. For some, it's still a dream. Others were woken up from the ...

In January, while the world waited to see what a second Donald Trump Presidency would look like, photos from the Inauguration offered a snapshot of what was to come. Some of the wealthiest people in ...

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$5 million. That’s the price tag on the so-called American Dream. Yes, you read that right. According to new research from Investopedia, it now costs about $5 million for a family of four to own a ...

Pope Francis, known for his humility and care for the poor, has passed away. The author expresses concern over U.S. budget cuts impacting vulnerable populations, including those reliant on Medicaid, ...

Most people who grew up poor didn't get the same luxuries as everyone else. From low-quality schools to not-the-safest neighborhoods, poor people live in a state of discomfort that many don't ...

Financial advice radio program host Dave Ramsey usually gets callers with specific questions on their personal situations.

A new poll by the National Alliance on Mental Illness finds that one in five Americans reports their mental health is poor. And a majority think lawmakers are doing too little, spending too little to ...

Medicaid recipients with earnings at or above the federal poverty line would have to pay significant out-of-pocket expenses for their health care coverage, and work requirements would be placed on the ...

Historical efforts to combat inflation have been accompanied by further anguish. The sneaky sting of inflation is catching many Americans by surprise as soaring prices erode their savings and prompt ...

While it's true that many people who grow up experiencing poverty tend to be less financially stable later in life, there are still financial habits and frugal mentalities that can healthily follow ...

It’s well-established that, on the whole, Americans die younger than people in most other high-income countries. For instance, an analysis from 2022 found that the average life expectancy of someone ...