Housing costs have nearly doubled in swing states since 2020

The story at a glance The median monthly home payment in battleground states has nearly doubled since the 2020 election, increasing 92% to a record high of $2,161. Since 2020, housing costs have risen faster than incomes, making the typical home in battleground states unaffordable for the average family as a result. The change could […]

First-time homebuyers are often overwhelmed by unexpected homeownership costs: study

Buyers often forget about home improvements and emergency repairs. (iStock) Many first-time homebuyers are enthusiastic about the prospect of buying a home, but lack the hands-on experience to know what they may face when buying a home for the first time. Approximately 41% of first-time homebuyers are not very aware of the costs associated with […]

Gas prices: Costs increase for the third straight day

Gas prices increased again this week, marking the third straight day that the average cost for a gallon of regular gas went up.  It costs $3.544 per gallon for regular gas on Thursday, according to AAA. This was slightly higher than yesterday’s price of $3.538 per gallon. Prices have increased nearly four cents per gallon […]

Gas prices: Costs soar with second straight day of increases

The cost of gas continues to soar as the average price for a gallon of regular gas rose for the second straight day. The latest increases negate the minimal decrease Americans experienced over the July 4th weekend. Prices are now less than a penny cheaper than last year at this time.  The average price for […]

Biden White House Staff Is Largest Since Nixon, Costs Taxpayers $225 Million

President Joe Biden has spent $225 million paying hundreds of White House staffers since the 2021 fiscal year, federal records show. The president’s spending on staffers totaled $60.8 million for the 2024 fiscal year, marking the highest level adjusted for inflation recorded over the past two presidential administrations, according to an analysis conducted by Open […]