Inflation set to spoil holidays for struggling U.S. families

Lower-paid workers' wages have increased in the past year, but prices are rising faster.

Defying inflation, Americans increased their spending in October

The October gain the government reported Tuesday was solid enough for most economists to anticipate holiday shopping jumping by a record amount this year.

Pandemic-related inflation hits Maine auto market, especially for used cars

Used car prices jumped by 45% nationally during the 12-month period ending in June to a record average sale price of $25,000.

Mainers dig deeper to pay for goods and services as inflation rises

Consumer prices rose by an average of 5% in the Northeast over the past year – three times the annual U.S. average over the previous decade.

Will inflation derail the U.S. economy?

Run the economy hot? We’ve done that

Will inflation come back to haunt U.S.?

Robert Samuelson: Higher wages don’t always lead to inflation

Robert Samuelson: Theories in abundance about low wage increases

Maine parents raising children as costs rise but incomes don’t