YOU WONT BELIEVE: 4 - What They Never Told You

Portugal sees protests over cost of living and housing crisis as demonstrations sweep Europe

It comes as major cost-of-living demonstrations in France on Saturday turned violent as protesters clashed with riot police.

Euronews · Oct 17

Your Social Security Increased — Should You Increase Your Monthly Spending Too?

Getting a raise in retirement sounds like good news, especially when your monthly budget already feels stretched. When Social Security announces a cost-of-living adjustment, millions...

Saving Advice · Oct 17

Thousands expected to take part in day of action across France

Tens of thousands of people are expected to demonstrate across France on Saturday, as students, trade unionists and activists from the Yellow Vest movement join forces to demonstrate against the high cost of living and poor conditions in schools.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 17

Got Your Social Security COLA Notice? Check These 5 Numbers Before Filing It Away

Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living adjustment is officially 3.6%, but that doesn’t mean every retiree will see the same increase in their bank account. The Social...

Saving Advice · Oct 16

Nearly Half of Americans Are Less Optimistic About Their Lives Than a Decade Ago, Poll Shows

Although the survey did not establish why respondents feel less hopeful, other recent polling points to mounting concerns about the cost of living, political divisions, and the country's economic future.

International Business Times · Oct 16

Florida May Be Too Red for Most Democrats. But the Salazar Race Offers an Opening.

In this heavily Latino district, where cost of living and immigration are key issues, GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar seeks to distance herself from Trump.

Capital & Main · Oct 16

When Did Normal Life Get So Expensive? 10 Things That Used to Be Affordable

For many Americans, the cost of living no longer feels like an abstract economic statistic—it shows up every time they pay rent, buy groceries, insure a car, or arrange child care. Expenses that once fit comfortably into a middle-class budget can now require comparison shopping, tradeoffs, or dipping into savings.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Oct 16

EVs are holding value better than expected – and it has a lot to do with Australia’s cost of living

The appeal of electric vehicles is financial as much as environmental for many Australian drivers

The Guardian - AU · Oct 16

Trump's MAGA base shows cracks ahead of US midterm elections 2026? New poll finds Republican voters unhappy with living costs

US midterm election 2026: American voter sentiment is shifting, with many expressing frustration over President Trump's approach to significant domestic and international challenges. Polling data highlights a push for transformative leadership within the US as midterm elections draw near. The Democratic Party appears to be gaining enthusiasm, while Republicans grapple…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

School students called to join Yellow Vests and unions for mass French protest

Following an unsuccessful meeting with France's education minister on Thursday, protesting high school pupils across the country say they will not let up the pressure on the government. The Yellow Vests movement has called on the students to join them at a nationwide demonstration on Saturday over working conditions and…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 16