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Survey: Artists Face Economic Insecurity and Invisible Labor

"We all know the trope of the starving artist," said researcher Gwendolyn Rugg, "But there's actually surprisingly little reliable data out there to back this up." Rugg, a senior

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Trump Praises Falling Prices Amid Cost-of-Living Concern

US president defends economic policies as polls show growing angst among voters over prices. United States President Donald Trump has defended his administration’s record on lowering prices as he faces growing discontent from Americans over the cost of living.

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What a 50-Year Mortgage Would Mean

Most people who take out mortgages go with a 30-year term. But President Trump wants the federal government to back a

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Rising costs freeze many first-time buyers out

High home prices and elevated mortgage rates are keeping many people from getting onto the housing ladder. A new National Association of Realtors report found the share of homes bought by first-time buyers fell to a record low over the past year.