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Economy

“How manufacturing chips in the US could make smartphones more expensive”

“But analysts say one catch is that shifting manufacturing to the U.S. will raise the price of chipmaking — and, perhaps, the prices of popular devices that use chips, like smartphones and game consoles…. “The major reason for the cost… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Here’s why groceries keep getting more expensive”

“…Food manufacturers and grocers have faced higher costs for commodities, labor, transportation and other expenses during the pandemic. Those costs have escalated in recent months, leading manufacturers to pass off some of these costs to their retail customers, who in… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Food is getting more expensive in the U.S…”

“…Even though beef prices have been rising, farmers and ranchers have been making less money, the White House said. Climate change, labor issues, transportation concerns and other supply chain disruptions have been contributing to the rising costs over the past several… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Raised Menu Prices: Food Is Getting More Expensive”

“EDITOR NOTE: Here’s what to look forward to this summer: higher grocery bills, raised menu prices in restaurants, and reduced food package sizes for the same prices. Just about every company in the food services industry is experiencing an uptick… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Gas, Food, Lumber, Homes: More and More Expensive”

“Used cars, homes, lumber, gas and chicken: What do they all have in common? They’re all getting more expensive. The stimulus-fueled economy is rebounding and Americans are again spending on shopping, traveling and eating out. But the pandemic is far from over, and supply-chain… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Once affordable, Phoenix rents among fastest rising in US”

“Phoenix long has been considered an inexpensive place to live, but that may be changing. Even some middle-class people are struggling to make ends meet as the desert city experiences some of the nation’s fastest-rising rents, jumping as much as… Continue Reading…

Economy, Real Estate

“…most expensive state to buy a home in”

“Massachusetts ranked as the most expensive state to buy a home in, according to a report from personal-finance website SmartAsset. The analysis assessed 48 states and Washington, D.C., based on the following metrics (Delaware and Louisiana were not included due to… Continue Reading…