NPR: cost of living https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1055316376 cost of living en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:03:27 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR: cost of living https://www.npr.org/tags/1055316376/cost-of-living Bracing for Trump's tariffs? Here are 3 money tips from a personal finance columnist President Trump's new taxes on imported goods are creating a "scary ride" for the U.S. market, says personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary. She recommends keeping these three things in mind. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 04:09:09 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2025/04/07/nx-s1-5350998/trump-tariffs-budget-costs https://www.npr.org/2025/04/07/nx-s1-5350998/trump-tariffs-budget-costs

President Trump's new taxes on imported goods are creating a "scary ride" for the U.S. market, says personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary. She recommends keeping these three things in mind.

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]]> Steve Inskeep Social Security recipients will get a smaller increase in benefits as inflation cools Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 3.2% cost of living adjustment next year. Inflation has been moderating recently, with consumer prices in September up 3.7% from a year ago. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 08:41:19 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2023/10/12/1205261743/inflation-economy-consumer-prices-social-security-cola https://www.npr.org/2023/10/12/1205261743/inflation-economy-consumer-prices-social-security-cola

Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 3.2% cost of living adjustment next year. Inflation has been moderating recently, with consumer prices in September up 3.7% from a year ago.

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]]> Scott Horsley Kenya hit by a wave of protests over the cost of living and taxes Kenya, one of Africa's most stable and prosperous economies, is reeling from the impact of a series of violent protests against the cost of living and tax rises. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:22:04 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2023/07/20/1189066564/kenya-hit-by-a-wave-of-protests-over-the-cost-of-living-and-taxes https://www.npr.org/2023/07/20/1189066564/kenya-hit-by-a-wave-of-protests-over-the-cost-of-living-and-taxes Kenya, one of Africa's most stable and prosperous economies, is reeling from the impact of a series of violent protests against the cost of living and tax rises.

]]> Michael Kaloki These 7 charts show how life got pricier (and, yes, cheaper!) in 2022 Boy, have we talked a lot about inflation. It affected every part of our lives (and the economy) in 2022. Here are some of its highest highs and lowest lows. (It wasn't all bad news!) Thu, 22 Dec 2022 14:01:20 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2022/12/22/1144157601/inflation-pricier-cheaper-2022-charts https://www.npr.org/2022/12/22/1144157601/inflation-pricier-cheaper-2022-charts

Boy, have we talked a lot about inflation. It affected every part of our lives (and the economy) in 2022. Here are some of its highest highs and lowest lows. (It wasn't all bad news!)

]]> Stacey Vanek Smith Stock market surges after inflation report shows the pain of high prices may ease Stocks experienced their biggest rally in two years after a report that inflation is currently running at 7.7%. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:15:15 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2022/11/10/1135755585/inflation-prices-october-stocks-economy https://www.npr.org/2022/11/10/1135755585/inflation-prices-october-stocks-economy

Stocks experienced their biggest rally in two years after a report that inflation is currently running at 7.7%.

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]]> Scott Horsley Rising prices are on the menu for Thanksgiving, with inflation currently at 7.7% With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, food and family are on many people's minds. But turkey and travel will carry a hefty price tag this year. The annual inflation rate in October was 7.7%. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:11 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2022/11/10/1135142988/economy-inflation-cpi-october-thanksgiving-prices-food-debt-creditcards https://www.npr.org/2022/11/10/1135142988/economy-inflation-cpi-october-thanksgiving-prices-food-debt-creditcards

With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, food and family are on many people's minds. But turkey and travel will carry a hefty price tag this year. The annual inflation rate in October was 7.7%.

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]]> Scott Horsley One thing is top of mind for many young Brits, and it's not the royal family While all eyes were focused on England in the aftermath of Queen Elizabeth II's death, many young people in London have other issues on their minds. For most, the biggest one is the economy. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:41:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2022/09/20/1124027196/cost-of-living-crisis-uk https://www.npr.org/2022/09/20/1124027196/cost-of-living-crisis-uk

While all eyes were focused on England in the aftermath of Queen Elizabeth II's death, many young people in London have other issues on their minds. For most, the biggest one is the economy.

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]]> Rachel Treisman Gas prices are finally dropping. Here are 4 things to know The average price of gasoline nationwide is expected to drop below $4 a gallon in the coming days as prices continue to fall from the record highs hit in June. Sat, 06 Aug 2022 07:02:25 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2022/08/06/1115440553/gas-prices-oil-inflation-cost-of-living https://www.npr.org/2022/08/06/1115440553/gas-prices-oil-inflation-cost-of-living

The average price of gasoline nationwide is expected to drop below $4 a gallon in the coming days as prices continue to fall from the record highs hit in June.

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]]> Scott Horsley Young Americans are living at home longer. We want to hear your stories on why Recent studies have found younger Americans are living at home longer. Are you aged between 18 and 34 and living in a multigenerational household? We want to hear from you. Fri, 05 Aug 2022 13:08:47 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2022/08/05/1113466461/housing-inflation-gen-z-living-at-home-rental-buying https://www.npr.org/2022/08/05/1113466461/housing-inflation-gen-z-living-at-home-rental-buying

Recent studies have found younger Americans are living at home longer. Are you aged between 18 and 34 and living in a multigenerational household? We want to hear from you.

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]]> Claire Murashima How soaring inflation forces stark choices Inflation in March was the highest since December of 1981, with prices up 8.5% from a year ago. Rising prices are especially hard on low-income people, who spend more of their money on necessities. Tue, 12 Apr 2022 05:00:26 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2022/04/12/1092134413/inflation-food-prices-gasoline-gas-interest-rates https://www.npr.org/2022/04/12/1092134413/inflation-food-prices-gasoline-gas-interest-rates

Inflation in March was the highest since December of 1981, with prices up 8.5% from a year ago. Rising prices are especially hard on low-income people, who spend more of their money on necessities.

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