In Focus: Affordability
In Focus: Trump's Tariffs Drive Up Prices for Holiday Gifts and Groceries
The holidays are here but Americans are feeling serious strain on their wallets, and financial experts say that President Donald Trump’s tariffs are playing a significant role.
In Focus: Trump’s Affordability Crisis Forces Middle Class Families to Take on Debt
This year, consumer spending looks very different between high income households and lower earners, as low income shoppers are increasingly forced to use bad credit practices and Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) mechanisms to afford their holiday shopping.
In Focus: How Republican Tariffs are Starving American Food Systems
Americans are experiencing higher prices nearly everywhere they turn. One area where consumers are feeling high costs the most is at meal time, while national and local food systems are facing pressures from all angles. From the grocery store, to restaurants to farmers markets, prices continue to soar, largely due to President T…
In Focus: How Connecticut is Fighting to Make Prescription Drugs More Affordable
While patients across the country regularly report difficulty affording their prescription drugs, Connecticut has begun to take several creative steps to fight back and make medications more affordable for its residents.