Keep your finger on the pulse.
Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest trends in business, culture, and more.
Briefs, Case Studies, and News
Economy
The American Dream of homeownership is hanging on by a thread, and there are hardly any solutions in sight
The Home Improvement Projects Spring Sellers Should Tackle Now (And What To Skip)
Recent U.S. homebuyers are being hit with a massive wave of regret
Generation Z has a different view of retirement
U.S. News - Harris Poll: For People of Color, Economic Concerns Get Personal
Keep your finger on the pulse with the latest trends in business, culture, and more.
Brief • 2 min Read
Americans value neighborhood independence, welcome more affordable housing construction
Hiring freezes instead of layoffs gain ground in the job market as recession fears grow
Employee Experience: The Critical Ingredient To Workplace Culture
Gen Z doesn't care as much about salary transparency as their boomer and millennial coworkers. Their cynicism is valid
It's Getting Harder To Switch Jobs As Labor Market Shows Cracks
Crypto Issues A Factor For 37% Of U.S. Voters, Study Finds
US Middle Class Is Doing Great - On Paper: Big Take Podcast
Once-in-a-Generation Wealth Boom Ends For America's Middle Class
The real story behind America's population bomb: Adults want their independence
Brief • 3 min Read
Personal independence behind declining birth rates
Despite Steady Consumer Spending, Inflation Will Change Media Landscape
Inflation or Recession: Americans Are Divided on Rate Hikes
Brief • 3 min Read
Eight in 10 US adults agree lowering cost of tuition is more important than forgiving student debt
Who wants to be a billionaire? 6 in 10 Americans strive to be mega-wealthy, report finds
Banks Should Worry About Inflation as Much as Jobs
Nervous about recession layoffs, employees are toning down remote work and higher pay demands
Will Johnson: Love Chicago? You are likely to give a thumbs-up to the plan for the city's casino
US Employees Say They're Losing The Upper Hand as Layoffs Mount
The economy is changing - and so is philanthropy
Thought Leadership: How Business Executives Can Close The Communications And Revenue Gap
Gen Z say they need the highest salary of all generations to feel 'financially healthy.' Here's what Americans think they need at every age
Here's the average salary Americans need to feel 'financially healthy' at every age
Consumers will pay more for American-made products, but inflation takes a toll: poll
Consumers want the consumer protections but not so keen about paying more for clean energy
Costly Mistake for Seniors: Survey Finds Older Homeowners Nearly Twice as Likely Not to Utilize Home Equity Loans
Despite their anger over high drug prices, Americans are giving pharma credit for helping contain Covid-19
Millennials are the reason you're paying sky-high prices for everything these days, investment strategist says
Gen Z, millennials feel they'll never be able to afford what they want in life
Prenups Aren't Just For Rich People Anymore
High Gas Prices Are Discouraging Americans From Buying Cars Right Now
Survey finds 81% of hourly workers have cut back because of high gas prices
Consumers changing eating, shopping habits as inflation pushes up prices
Inflation and Stock-Market Volatility Prompts Most Retirees to Alter Finances, Study Finds
What's fueling the growing EV interest among drivers
Americans now have an average of $9,000 less in savings than they did last year
'Not your parents' retirement': Boomers and Gen X redefine their golden years
Rising Longevity and the Desire to Live Well in Retirement Influence Americans' Priorities and Planning, Edward Jones and Age Wave Research Finds
Inside America's Davos: Where The Billionaire Elite Meet, Plot and Join Forces
The Saver's Credit: A Tax Credit To Promote Retirement Security
Tax increases push Chicagoans to their limit
Gas prices, inflation, make some want to work from home even as offices call workers back
Inflation Is Recasting Americans' Relationship With Money - and Each Other
Will Johnson: Survey of Americans about taxation reveals a lot of cynicism - and a willingness to cheat
Brief • 1 min Read
Summary: Taxes Unite Us
Brief • 3 min Read
Most Americans Feel Their Financial Situation Has Stayed Constant Despite Near Record Inflation
With inflation at a 40-year high, who feels better off today? They do
'I let money get in the way': Most recent job quitters have regrets or don't plan to stay in new role
The secret to getting workers off the sidelines
Pharma's 'superhero' image fades as inflation, Ukraine drown out the industry
Why Employers Should Fight For Employee Satisfaction During The Great Resignation
A new poll shows more consumers are thinking about trading crypto
Family Offices See Next Leaders Ceding Profit in Succession Rift
Invest in neighborhoods to jump-start pandemic recovery
Consumers in 2022 are Anxious, Uncertain and Stressed Out
Brief • 3 min Read
Parents Still Struggle to Save for College
The economics of entertainment: More investment in nightlife could help Chicago attract residents and businesses
Everyone Feels Like They're Being Left Out Of The Global Pandemic Recovery
Brief • 13 min Read
Addressing Chicago’s Economic Inequity
Chicagoan perceptions provide a window into wealth distribution and economic inequity in the area.
Now is the time to address economic inequity
Americans are changing who they turn to for financial advice
Are travel credit card rewards susceptible to inflation?
Chicago moving in the right direction, execs say
Brief • 2 min Read
Crain’s-Harris Poll Chicago Executive Pulse: Wave 4
The contours of a post-COVID Chicago business landscape emerge in the latest wave of the Crain’s-Harris Poll Chicago Executive Pulse
Americans Say $516K Needed To Achieve Financial Wellness
More than 50% of people say an emergency fund is a higher financial priority post-pandemic
Generation X is the least likely to believe they'll get rich one day
A New Financial Normal
Still working remotely? Your 2021 taxes may be more complicated than your 2020 return
71% of Americans are worried Social Security will run out of money in their lifetimes. Why experts say that won't happen
Americans lost $29.8 billion to phone scams alone over the past year
Brief • 2 min Read
Pent-Up Demand
Crain's Daily Gist podcast: What business leaders think of Chicago's economic future
Cryptocurrency owners say they want more government oversight of the market to combat ransomware, Harris survey shows
'It knocked me down': Dry cleaners face devastation after COVID-19 stalled demand for work and formal attire
76% of older millennials are worried about climate change - and it's impacting how they spend their money
'I Really had sticker shock': Will a reopening economy mean surging prices for Americans?
Where inflation hurts the most
Brief • 2 min Read
Americans Are Feeling the Squeeze of Inflation
NerdWallet's Home Seller Report Reveals What Buyers And Sellers Should Know In Today's Market
A lot of people are spending their third stimulus checks on home improvements
Listing Your Home in 2021? Here's What to Know
Where to By an Investment Property Now
Crypto fans are revolutionizing online investing
Brief • 3 min Read
Moving On Up (And Out): Americans Consider Moving Farther from Work
A desire for bigger homes, upgraded amenities, home improvements, and greater distance from work are the latest byproducts of the pandemic.
Coldwell Banker Looks At The Spring Selling Season
Most Americans don't plan to spend their stimulus checks right away: Poll
Brief • 2 min Read
Buying Now, Paying Later: The Online Shoppers Driving One of Retail’s Biggest Trends
Use of pay by installment services among online shoppers has increased over the last two years.
Spring is the New Christmas as Brands Prep for the Return of Roaring '20s Consumerism
Brief • 2 min Read
Tonight, I’ll Be Eating: Weekly food delivery app usage doubles one year into pandemic
Brief • 3 min Read
Americans Pull Back Support on Student Loan Debt Forgiveness
Increasingly urgent and polarized conversations surrounding the student loan debt crisis may actually have convinced fewer Americans to support student loan debt cancelation.
Brief • 2 min Read
Springing Back to Normal? Planned Spending Signals Cautious Optimism Amid Vaccine Rollout
More Americans plan to embrace non-essential spending for items like apparel and fast food this coming spring.
What's Stopping First-Time Home Buyers?
83% of Americans say $7.25 minimum wage is not enough: poll