Living on one income is like a game of financial Jenga, where pulling out the wrong expense brings everything crashing down.

As the prices of household essentials continue to rise, it's becoming increasingly difficult to stretch the budget. A 2024 analysis conducted by Bank of America revealed that nearly half of Americans ...

Over the years, I've learned how to stretch a dollar, especially when it comes to grocery shopping. One of the first things that can throw your monthly budget for a loop is the price of food. When ...

As American families navigate an increasingly unpredictable economy, finding ways to reduce household expenses has become more crucial than ever. Tyrone Gamby, CEO of Gamby Insurance Agency, shares ...

A previous version of this story misstated the estimated additional costs U.S. households could pay as a result of tariffs. Venessa Wong is a personal finance reporter for MarketWatch based in New ...

A lot of expenses go into the reality of a household budget, whether you live alone or support a household. Where you live can significantly affect costs and earnings. For example, living in the ...

DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The latest Primerica Household Budget Index™ (HBI™), a monthly economic snapshot measuring the impact of inflation on middle-income households alongside their earned ...

For more information on the Primerica Household Budget Index™, visit www.householdbudgetindex.com. The HBI™ is presented as a percentage. If the index is above 100%, the purchasing power of ...

The latest Primerica Household Budget Index™ (HBI™) data, a monthly economic metric that examines how inflation and wage trends impact the ability of middle-income families to afford life’s everyday ...

A previous version of this story misstated the estimated additional costs U.S. households could pay as a result of tariffs. Americans are bracing for more financial strain as President Donald Trump's ...