I started working as a dishwasher at 13. Social Security refuses to acknowledge this. Am I being cheated?

“I am 69, and started collecting Social Security when I was 66½.”

Inflation relief is on the way — if these 3 market forces can come together this year

Productivity gains, tame oil prices and lower taxes could ease the pressure on consumers.

These under-the-radar stocks combine fast growth with big upside potential

Published: Jan. 15, 2026 at 10:31 a.m. ET A screen of small-cap stocks sheds light on companies…

The wait for a tariff ruling could signal a Trump win — or a refund headache

The likelihood of the Supreme Court ruling in favor of President Donald Trump in a closely…

From coffee to electricity, latest CPI report shows where inflation is hitting the middle class the most

Published: Jan. 13, 2026 at 6:18 p.m. ET Financially-stressed middle-class families looking for relief in the latest…

The Supreme Court may rule Wednesday on Trump’s tariffs. But here’s what it means if it holds off again.

The Supreme Court has indicated it may release opinions on Wednesday, sparking fresh speculation that its…

The new food pyramid and brands like Starbucks and Chipotle want us to eat more protein. We’re already getting plenty.

Published: Jan. 10, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET No one agrees how much protein Americans should eat…

Why a weaker construction market has become a problem for Constellation Brands’ beer business

Published: Jan. 7, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. ET Constellation Brands said Wednesday that economic stress among its…

Kraft Heinz and Mondelez shares drop as Trump officials blast ultraprocessed foods and unveil new food pyramid

Shares in giant food companies such as Kraft Heinz and PepsiCo lost ground Wednesday as top…

‘So much for holiday cheer’: I saw a guest take a bottle of wine as they left a Christmas party. Do I tell the host?

Published: Dec. 24, 2025 at 8:54 a.m. ET Dear Quentin, I attended a Christmas party in my…