Whether U.S. seniors among developed world’s poorest depends on data used

Whether U.S. seniors among developed world’s poorest depends on data used

About 23% of Americans over age 65 live in poverty, according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. That’s one of the highest shares among developed nations. U.S. Census data suggests a smaller share of the elderly are poor, and that old-age poverty nationwide has been falling. Experts say tweaks to Social Security benefits … Read more

5 things to know before the stock market opens Friday, July 7

5 things to know before the stock market opens Friday, July 7

Stocks have given back some of their impressive first-half gains in recent days. The Labor Department’s June readout of nonfarm payrolls showed a job market that’s beginning to ease. Twitter accused Meta of stealing trade secrets in the development of its new Threads app. Traders on the floor of the NYSE, July 6, 2023. Source: … Read more