MAPPED: Cities Where Minimum-Wage Workers Must Work 80-Plus Hours Just to Pay Rent

For millions of Americans earning minimum wage, rent isn’t just a monthly bill—it’s a second full-time job. In some cities, two roommates splitting an apartment with the median asking rent must work the equivalent of 80 hours per week just to keep up with their share of the housing costs and keep ov

Over a Quarter of U.S. Homes, Worth Nearly $13 Trillion, Face Severe Climate Risk—These 3 Cities Bear the Heaviest Homeowners Insurance Costs

On the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina—and just months after the devastating Los Angeles wildfires and the Texas flash floods that claimed at least 135 lives—climate risks loom large. This is especially true for homeowners in disaster-prone areas who often are forced to pay top dollar for insu

The Tax Relief That Went Too Far? Why Wyoming’s Property Cuts Are Now Sparking Backlash

Wyoming did what many states are trying to do as homeowners across the country have raised the alarm over soaring tax bills: It passed a series of aggressive property tax cuts. But as the cost of the cuts come into focus, a new question is taking hold: Did the relief go too far? On the chopping bloc

Lavish ‘Private Estate in the Sky’ on Billionaire’s Row With Sweeping Views of Central Park Lists for $87.5 Million

An ultra lavish condo nestled high above Central Park has just hit the market for $87.5 million. Located in the Robert A.M. Stern-designed luxury Midtown skyscraper on Billionaire's Row, the sprawling 6,000-square-foot-unit has soared to the top of this week's most expensive homes list. The four-bed