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Putting “fun” back into low- and middle-income Americans’ budgets could be years away with most of their income barely covering the surge in costs for bare necessities, economists said. Even with ...

Homeownership is more expensive than ever: In nearly half the country, the median household income isn't enough for a three-bedroom house. For low-income households, defined as those earning less than ...

The cost of buying a home is higher than ever, as borrowers face elevated mortgage rates and an ongoing housing shortage. That's kept the dream of homeownership out of reach for many Americans. But ...