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That figure includes estimates for how much a single-person household needs to cover housing, transportation, health care, taxes and other common expenses, as tracked by the MIT Living Wage calculator. At a median of $17,000, housing costs in the 15 most expensive states are nearly double that of the 15 least expensive states. Unsurprisingly, housing costs are higher in states with large cities, like California and New York. Unfortunately, minimum wage won't cover basic expenses in any state, even for states that far exceed the federal minimum hourly wage of $7.25. MIT's Living Wage calculator is based on data from various federal agencies, adjusted for inflation as of December 2023.
Organizations: MIT, Rhode, CNBC Locations: Massachusetts, U.S, West Virginia, Hawaii, California, York, Washington, Colorado, Jersey, Maryland, Oregon, Connecticut, Virginia, Hampshire, Arizona, Georgia, New York, Big
Prices for commonly purchased items such as groceries and diapers keep going up — or at least it feels that way. But with inflation cooling off over the last year, a few things have actually gotten cheaper. The discounts are a welcome relief for Americans who have weathered the cost of goods and services increasing 17% over the past three years, as measured by the consumer price index. At 3.3%, the year-over-year inflation rate is still above the Federal Reserve's target of 2%, but price decreases are an encouraging sign that costs are trending in the right direction. Here's a look at the most significant discounts in the past year, expressed as percentages.
The cost of living in Manhattan is more than twice the national average. The second- and third-most expensive places are Honolulu and San Jose, California, but in comparison, they are much more affordable. That's according to the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index, which measures regional price differences for everyday goods and services in 271 urban areas in the U.S. A composite score of 100 is the national average, and any score higher than 100 is above average. Data for the Cost of Living Index was collected from Jan. 1, 2024, through March 31, 2024.
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Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman recently inked a four-year, nearly $10 million contract — but he's still a savvy shopper. At an April press conference, the second round draft pick revealed that he didn't buy his coat at a designer retailer, but instead on sale at Macy's. Coleman paid $79.89 for his yellow Guess puffer coat, a purchase he said was "a nice little deal." "I shop like my mom, I get my coats in the summertime," Coleman said during the press conference. "I bought this jacket for my son because of Keon Coleman," reads one review from May.
Persons: Keon Coleman, didn't, Coleman, You've, Coleman isn't Organizations: Buffalo Bills, Nike, Sports
“The thing that I really liked about Estonians, and Estonians have never believed me when I say this, but I liked how friendly they were,” he says. Reflecting on his first years in Estonia, Johnson notes that things were very different to how they are now. “Quite often, people don’t really believe that that’s possible,” he says. Marcus Lindstrom/iStockphoto/Getty ImagesAlthough his day to day life may be very different in Estonia, Johnson feels that things aren’t very different scenery wise. “And they decided to become a very modern country… Really, it’s been the experience of a lifetime, being able to watch this kind of transformation over a quarter of a century.”
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Americans' workplace retirement account balances are growing — but they're still lower than what people say they need to be on track for retirement, new data reveals. The median account balance in the U.S. is now $35,286, according to Vanguard's annual How America Saves report, which tracked the performance of 401(k)s and similar plans in 2023. Some of the lower balance totals have to do with age, too: People often make and save less money earlier in their careers. "People tend to accelerate retirement contributions as they get older because they tend to earn more, but also because they're getting closer to retirement age," says Michelle Gessner, a certified financial planner in Houston. Compound interest is interest that's continually earned on both the principal amount and any accumulated interest, leading to exponential growth over time.
Persons: That's, they're, Michelle Gessner, that's Organizations: America, Northwestern Mutual Locations: U.S, Houston
I'm afraid because California, where I live, is just too expensive, and I can't afford to retire here. I can't afford CaliforniaI considered staying put in Los Angeles, in the apartment I've lived in for the past 20 years. The decision was made, I then had to determine what part of the US I'm willing to move to. I like the Midwest, but after 30 years in California, I can't do long winters anymore. Having a comfortable retirement is important to me, and I'm willing to explore other parts of the country to ensure it.
Persons: It's, Black, it's, Organizations: Service, AARP Locations: California, Los Angeles, Southern California, Detroit, East Coast
You'll need to earn around $25 per hour to live on your own in the United States' 25 largest cities. But in nearly half of the 25 largest cities, the living wage is double that of the local minimum wage. Having employer-sponsored health insurance certainly helps: It shaves roughly $2 off the hourly living wage in the 25 largest U.S. cities, according to EPI's estimates. BostonHourly wage to cover basic costs: $34.02Hourly minimum wage: $153. DetroitHourly wage to cover basic costs: $19.70Hourly minimum wage: $10.33Want to be a successful, confident communicator?
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Extreme heat takes toll on outdoor workers
  + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Alicia Wallace | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +11 min
There’s little to no escape from sweltering temperatures for construction workers like Eva Marroquin, who cleans work sites in Austin, Texas, and has worked in the industry for 17 years. Since 2010, she’s worked closely with the Workers Defense Project, an organization that advocates for protections for low-wage, immigrant workers in the Texas construction industry. Slowing down small businessesIt’s barely just now summer, and heatwaves are already slowing down small businesses, according to Homebase, which provides payroll software to more than 100,000 small businesses, covering 2 million hourly workers. “I think anything that impacts small businesses is affecting the economy as a whole,” he said, noting how small businesses account for half the jobs in the country. For herself, the high heat is more of an inconvenience; the car’s hotter and she just needs to pack some extra water.
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A family of four needs to earn at least $106,903 a year to cover their necessities in most U.S. states, a recent SmartAsset study reveals. The findings are based on cost estimates for housing, child care, transportation, health care, taxes and other common expenses, as tracked by the MIT Living Wage calculator. That said, basic expenses for a family of four in all states exceeds what most U.S. households typically earn, which is estimated to be a median of $78,171, according to data consulting firm Motio Research. And about 1 in 5 parents say they've relied on a relative to help out with child care. Here's a look at the minimum amount a family of four would need to cover basic needs, including child care, in each state.
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Working couples with no kids need to earn at least $62,766 to cover their basic needs in the U.S. — far less than families who also need to cover additional expenses like child care. In contrast, working couples with one child require a median income of $86,459 to cover their needs. Couples who are dual-income, no kids — otherwise known as DINKs — also tend to have lower costs for expenses aside from child care, particularly food, housing and transportation. These extra savings — roughly 20% for each category — come from having one less mouth to feed, but also because couples tend to live in smaller homes and spend less on transportation than they would otherwise. But of course, having kids is not entirely a financial decision.
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Louisa Rogers is intentional about strengthening connections with old friends. Courtesy Louisa RogersAlways be open to new connectionsI keep an eye out for potential candidates because I've lost friends to moves and deaths. Stay connected with old friends online and in personWhile I was growing up, my family moved a lot, so I treat old friends as my roots. Focus more on individual friends than couple friendsBarry and I don't have many couple friends, and for a long time it bothered me that we've rarely been part of what our single friends call the "couple culture." But I find couple friends to be overrated — a four-way quadrant dynamic is usually less intimate than a one-on-one or three-way connection.
Persons: Robbie, we'll, Barry, we've, Beth, Sue, Louisa Rogers, I've, I'd Organizations: Business, Girl Scouts Locations: Eureka , California, Eureka ., East Coast, Guanajuato, Mexico
However, the amount of money you need to make ends meet can vary significantly depending on where you live. That is largely due to housing prices and taxes, which vary the most out of the basic expenses examined. To cover basic expenses, minimum wage workers are often reliant on tips, or are forced to cut costs in other ways. Even in states where the minimum wage is higher than $7.25, it is often still not commensurate with the estimated living wage. Here is a look at the minimum income a single person needs to get by in every U.S. state.
Persons: That's Organizations: MIT Locations: Massachusetts, California, Hawaii, York, Washington, West Virginia
CNN —El Niño has officially come to an end and the ripples from its demise will shake up weather around the globe. With El Niño out of the spotlight, its opposite is preparing to take center stage later this summer: La Niña. For now, neither La Niña nor El Niño are present and a so-called neutral phase has begun, according to NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. Here’s what a summer without El Niño and a budding La Niña could have in store. Luis Tato/AFP/Getty ImagesCalifornia and the western US also typically pick up more rain during El Niño, especially over the winter months.
Persons: CNN — El Niño, Niño, El Niño, Marcio Jose Sanchez, Luis Tato, Laura Paddison Organizations: CNN, El, Getty Images Locations: West, El, Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, California, South America, Africa, Africa’s, Kenya, Garissa, AFP, Getty Images California, US, West Coast
That's how much the average "hidden costs" of homeownership will set you back for a median-priced U.S. home worth $436,291, according to a new analysis by Bankrate. Hidden costs include property taxes, homeowners insurance, home maintenance costs, as well as electricity, internet and cable bills, per Bankrate's study. "The [hidden] costs of owning a home are at the same level as buying a used car every year," says Bankrate analyst Jeff Ostrowski. While many online mortgage calculators include property taxes and homeowner insurance as part of a bundled mortgage payment estimate, not all do. As such, at least some of the hidden costs can be overlooked when budgeting for a new home.
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CNN —Many Americans may get hot under the collar when they open their electric bills this summer, but for some, the consequences of rising utility costs can be a lot more serious. He pointed to the National Weather Service’s prediction that much of the country will probably have above-normal temperatures this summer. The difference in projections stems from the association assuming higher rates of usage because of hotter temperatures, Wolfe said. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, known as LIHEAP, has $4.1 billion to help consumers with heating and cooling costs, down from $6.1 billion in the prior fiscal year. “Because of the lack of a coherent policy to address summer cooling, people will die this summer from heatstroke,” Wolfe said.
Persons: Mark Wolfe, , Wolfe, Diana Hernandez, Hernandez, , ” Hernandez, arrearages, ” Wolfe Organizations: CNN, National Energy Assistance, Association, Center for Energy, US Energy Information Administration, Department of Health, Human Services, Energy, Columbia University, Income, Energy Assistance, US Census Bureau, District, Columbia, National Weather Service Locations: Pacific, Chicago, heatstroke
Read previewResearchers have warned that Canadian "super pigs" could soon invade the US, potentially causing millions of dollars in damage — and four states in particular are especially at risk. The researchers used data from GPS collars on feral pigs to follow their movement patterns and determine their invasion potential. Rodger Mallison/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Tribune News Service/Getty ImagesBrook called the super pigs an "environmental train wreck." According to USDA estimates, feral pigs already cause $2.5 billion worth of damage to US agriculture annually. So, regardless of what you've heard, it's unlikely you can shoot your way out of a super pig invasion.
Persons: , Ryan Brook, Rodger Mallison, John Kilgo, Brooks, you've Organizations: Service, Farmers, Business, University of Saskatchewan, Fort Worth Star, Tribune, USDA Forest Service Locations: Canada, Alberta , Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Montana , North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Stephensville , Texas, California, Texas, Florida, Americas, , Montana, South Carolina
I got an early impression of what company loyalty was supposed to beAfter college graduation at age 22, I got my first job at an advertising agency. And you didn't worry about jumping around for money; if you took care of the company, they'd take care of you and your family." AdvertisementHe gave them 40+ years of his life, and in return they took great care of him. The broken loyalty contract between employers and workers can be repairedIs loyalty a dated and dead concept? In fact, the shift in values from Gen-X to millennials and Gen-Z creates a great opportunity to ignite loyalty.
Persons: , I've, I'd, He'd, who'd, Gen X, Steven Piluso Organizations: Service, Business, Fortune Locations: Nantucket, Vermont
Since May 2022, homeownership costs have grown twice as fast as incomes, putting the dream of owning property out of reach for many Americans. During that time, median mortgage payments rose from $2,319 to $2,835, per data provided by Redfin. To get a better sense of how rising prices have affected different markets, Redfin compared mortgage payments for 50 of the largest U.S. cities in May 2022 with May 2024. The city has a rich cultural history and is near Boston and New York, making it a popular market for second homes. Monthly payments increased in places like Ohio and Wisconsin, but are still well below the 2024 national median of $2,835.
Persons: Redfin Organizations: Redfin, CNBC, New, Cleveland, Virginia, Pittsburgh Locations: Providence , Rhode Island, Newark , New Jersey, Anaheim , California, Milwaukee, Brunswick , New Jersey, New York City, Cincinnati , Ohio, Indianapolis, Montgomery County , Pennsylvania, Boston, Columbus , Ohio, Nassau County , New York, Philadelphia, Angeles, Chicago, Virginia Beach , Virginia, Diego, Baltimore, Los Angeles and New York City, New York, Ohio, Wisconsin
Rent prices have been a lone bright spot amid high inflation, as one-bedroom homes in many cities are cheaper than they were a year ago. While one-bedroom rental prices ticked up 1.2% on a monthly basis in May, they've been mostly flat in 2024. The decline in rental prices in southern cities is largely due to increased construction of rental units, but also population loss in some cities, especially in California, Zumper's study says. The city has encouraged new construction through property annexation and zoning reform, adding thousands of rental units in 2023. Here's a look at the 15 U.S. cities with the largest drops in one-bedroom rental prices for the year ending May 24, according to Zumper's data.
Persons: Zumper, , they've, Zumper's Locations: U.S, California, Greensboro , North Carolina
Pakistan: Temperatures cross 125°F as heat wave hits Sindh
  + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +3 min
CNN —Temperatures rose above 52 degrees Celsius (125.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in Pakistan’s southern province of Sindh, the highest reading of the summer and close to the country’s record high amid an ongoing heat wave, the met office said on Monday. Extreme temperatures throughout Asia over the past month were made worse most likely as a result of human-driven climate change, a team of international scientists have said. The reading is the highest of the summer so far, and approached the town’s and country’s record highs of 53.5 C (128.3 F) and 54 C (129.2 F) respectively. But with the current heat wave, shops are seeing almost no footfall. The highest temperature recorded in Pakistan was in 2017 when temperatures rose to 54 C (129.2 F) in the city of Turbat, located in the Southwestern province of Balochistan.
Persons: Daro, Shahid Abbas, Rizwan Tabassum, ” Wajid Ali, , Abdul Khaliq, Khaliq, Mushtaq Ahmed, Khursheed Alam, Sardar Sarfaraz Organizations: CNN, Pakistan Meteorological Department, Reuters, Getty Locations: Pakistan’s, Sindh, Asia, Karachi, AFP, , Pakistan, Turbat, Southwestern, Balochistan, Mohenjo Daro, Karachi — Pakistan’s
Read previewA friend recently said that living in Southeast Asia was akin to winning one of Willy Wonka's golden tickets. AdvertisementIt's been 14 years since the author arrived in Southeast Asia. Yet Western media obsessions — US presidential elections and divisive identity politics, to name but two — are not given the same relentless prominence here. I've not lived in Scotland since 2007, and the axis of my life — wife and son, friends, work networks, clients — is almost entirely Asia-orientated. We are heading back to Scotland this July, and I can't wait to catch up with friends and family and show my son Alex the Highlands for the first time.
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We lived in San Diego for a few years after college, and then we moved to San Francisco in 2018. Matine: San Francisco is amazing. But San Francisco was apocalyptic. We had a three-story, four-bedroom place for half the price of our condo in San Francisco. The facility we're currently in is only a little more expensive than my rent in San Francisco, and this is 20,000 square feet.
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The worst of inflation might be in the rear-view mirror, but the share of Americans who say they're "doing OK financially" has hit a four-year low. Among all U.S. adults, 72% say they were "doing OK" in 2023 — the lowest percentage since April 2020, according to an annual Federal Reserve survey released Tuesday. The sentiment has been trending down since 2021, when it was 78%. Notably, the share of parents with kids who say they are doing OK dropped from 69% in 2022 to 64% in 2023. A lot of that has to do with inflation, as 35% of the 11,400 survey respondents say rising prices were the "main financial challenge" in 2023, the highest of all self-reported answers, including retirement savings and debt.
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Health savings accounts are vastly underused as a retirement investment tool by people who have them, even though thousands of dollars can be invested every year. Crucially, HSA funds aren't strictly limited to medical expenses, since they can be withdrawn for any reason after age 65 without triggering a 20% penalty on non-medical expenses. In effect, HSAs are potent retirement investment accounts, too. But despite the benefits, only about 13% of people invest the funds in their HSAs, according to recent data from the Employee Benefit Research Institute. Here's a look at how HSAs work and why you might want to invest the funds in that account.
Persons: Ben Smith Organizations: IRS, Research Institute Locations: Milwaukee
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