Spending
Thrifty Mom Fills Her Entire Wardrobe With Secondhand Clothes
A thrifty mother filled her entire wardrobe with secondhand clothes - with all items costing less than $10.
Why the U.S. Defense Budget Keeps Growing
A gargantuan defense budget doesn't necessarily buy the American people more security.
Unemployment Drops to 3.8 Percent as Americans Get Back to Spending
Employers in the U.S. added 678,000 jobs in February, according to the Labor Department.
Masks Finally Arrive At Chicago Schools, But Parents Left Nervous on Supply
One parent told Newsweek her son's local school council purchased their own KN95 masks while waiting on the district to distribute the ones promised.
Kamala Harris Urges Dems Not to Give Up on BBB Despite Joe Manchin's Stance
"I don't have any personal feelings about this," Harris told CBS' "Face the Nation" about Manchin's reversal on the Build Back Better plan.
Bank of America CEO Confident on Economy as Consumers Spend at High Rates
But Brian Moynihan remains concerned about the potential impact of inflation and supply-chain issues on the economy heading into the winter season.
'Build Back Better' Would Likely Cost Trillions More Than Democrats Claim
Democrats designed key provisions to sunset at various times over the next several years, while keeping many of the plan's funding mechanisms in place.
Tlaib 'Fearful' Corporate Dems Manchin and Sinema Will Tank Spending Bill
The Build Back Better Act now heads to the 50-50 split Senate, where Democrats must navigate major challenges with no room for error.
Trump Fumes as McConnell Shrugs Off Threat, Talks Debt Ceiling With Schumer
"The Old Broken Crow has to be willing to play this hand, not like last time when he folded up like a cheap umbrella," Trump wrote about McConnell.
Supply Chain Shortages Could Persist Till 2023 As Spending Outpaces Supply
Spending is expected to start slowing when price inflation begins to push certain goods outside the threshold of American budgets.
Provision Aimed to Crack Down on Tax Dodgers Removed From Biden Package
The outcome is seen as a "major victory" for banks and credit unions that "vigorously opposed" the measure.
Read Joe Biden's Full Economic Address
"No one got everything they wanted, including me," Biden said on Thursday. "But that's what compromises, that's consensus and that's what I ran on."
Joe Manchin Takes on Progressives With Child Tax Credit Demand
Full child tax credits would reportedly be limited to households earning less than about $60,000 a year, under Manchin's demands.
Retail Sales Show Modest Gain in Sept. as Consumers Spend on Clothes, Cars
"American consumers still have plenty left in the tank despite some tough-to-find and pricier items," wrote Sal Guatieri, director at BMO Capital Markets.
Independents, a Key Biden Demographic, Oppose His $3.5 Trillion Bill: Poll
Some Independents want a smaller price tag on the package, but others don't want Congress to pass the spending bill at all.
Biden: Infrastructure Bill, Spending Package Will Help 'Regain Momentum'
President Joe Biden said his legislative agenda was necessary as a response to September's staggering jobs report.
AOC Mocks Manchin for Demanding That Progressives Trim Family Programs
"Ah yes, the Conservative Dem position," Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted, referring to the West Virginia senator.
Biden's $1B Investment in Rapid COVID Tests Will Quadruple Supply
The latest investment comes just a month after the White House spent $2 million on COVID-19 testing to incentivize manufacturers on production.
McConnell Says GOP Will Fight 'Tooth and Nail' Against Spending Bill
The proposal from House Democrats would raise the corporate tax rate to 26.5 percent for the richest businesses and impose an additional surtax on individuals who make more than $5 million.
New Yorker's Bowl of $50 Mini-Croissant Cereal Divides Opinion
Move over cronut, mini-croissant cereal is the latest dish being hyped in New York, but it will set you back $50.
Two-Thirds of Americans Say They're Experiencing 'Joy of Missing Out'
The survey, however, revealed that younger Americans are far more prone to experiencing fear of missing out this summer.
Without Stimulus Checks, Personal Income Dropped 13% from March to April
Although personal income saw a decrease in April, the amount Americans are spending reflects a rebounding economy.
American Express Saw 40% Spending Bump on Travel, Entertainment in March
The New York-based company said it earned a profit of $2.24 billion compared with a profit of $367 million in the same period a year earlier.
Earmarks Are Still a Bad Idea
Earmarks are the latest bad idea Congress is attempting to bring back.
Yellen Warns on Cutting Stimulus as Dems Plan Vast Infrastructure Package
President Joe Biden met with union bosses in the Oval Office on Wednesday where he discussed details of both the COVID-relief bill and a second possible spending package.
Trump Says Campaign 'Spending More in Florida' As Polls Show Tight Race
Trump's tweet came as his campaign is said to be cutting back on advertising spending in the Sunshine State.
Steve Mnuchin Defends Record U.S. Deficit, Spending: COVID-19 'Like a War'
The treasury secretary said the national debt won't be dealt with until after the COVID-19 pandemic.
How the Pandemic Will Change the Way We Manage Money Forever
An exclusive survey from Newsweek and LendingTree reveals how the twin crises of the pandemic and a struggling economy are changing the way we save, spend and even think about money—in ways that will last long after life has returned to a semblance of normalcy.
"Defund the Police" Is a Trojan Horse for New Welfare Spending
There is another subtle reason to be wary of calls to "defund the police."
Coronavirus Could Be Starting Point to Build a More Resilient Economy
There may be some silver linings to the pandemic, after all.