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Gen Z wrestle with shame from ordering delivery food: ‘This economy is not for the weak’

As Americans use apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats more habitually, they confront the guilt of paying extra fees for convenience

The Guardian - US · Oct 15

What to know about the 50-year mortgage proposed by the White House

The White House is considering backing a 50-year mortgage plan to help alleviate the country's home affordability crisis. Experts say the proposal has several drawbacks.

Euronews · Nov 12, 2025

White House's 50-year mortgage proposal has one notable benefit but a number of drawbacks

The White House says it is considering a 50-year mortgage to address the home affordability crisis

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

Michael Hiltzik: Would forgiving student debt drive up inflation? Only if you're using lousy math

With a deadline looming in less than two weeks for President Biden to decide what to do about student debt, it shouldn't be surprising that conservatives have been agitating with increasing intensity against relief for the borrowers.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 22, 2022

Will the Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act bring prices down? What the experts say

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats are touting the “Inflation Reduction Act” as their big election year triumph, a major way of getting soaring prices to come down.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Aug 8, 2022

Michael Hiltzik: The big contributors to inflation you're not hearing about: profiteering corporations

Here's an inflation remedy you're not hearing much about: Reduce corporate profits.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 29, 2022