Dear Jenna, I’ll feel proud of something I worked hard on—a high grade or salary increase. Then I see a contemporary doing something bigger, the good feeling disappears. Why does their success make mine feel smaller? econlife.com/2026/01/just-a…

The Congressional Budget Office recently published the most up-to-date information on income distribution. Through their data, we can get a better picture of what we share through taxes. Today’s econlife blog: econlife.com/2026/01/income… #econlife

More and more, we like our hot stuff. Among the sauces that Euromonitor tracks, chili sauce is the one group that grew. Today’s econlife blog: econlife.com/2026/01/hot-sa… #econlife

As of yesterday evening, NYC’s Central Park reported 10 inches of snow. You can see how much it could cost. Today’s econlife blog: econlife.com/2026/01/cost-o… #econlife

Because 19 states hiked their minimum wage, some of us will earn more. The cost though can be more than the wage. Let’s take a look. Today’s econlife blog: econlife.com/2026/01/minimu… #econlife

Recenty I found myself seated next to a Hermès sales associate. Having written about the Birkin bag in econlife posts, I was delighted. Rather than any economics of scarcity, her perspective was quality. But there is so much more: econlife.com/2026/01/luxury… #econlife

Dear Jenna, Whenever I sit down to plan out my day, I always think everything will take less time than it actually does. Why do I keep underestimating how long things will take? Today on econlife: econlife.com/2026/01/just-a… #econlife

During the pandemic, reduced consumption of McDonald's fries decreased potato demand. This affected suppliers like Cranney Farms in Idaho, which created a mound of unsold potatoes that anyone could access. Now, Berlin also has piles of potatoes. econlife.com/2026/01/potato…

Last week China reported that it met its 5% growth rate. But there is much more to the story. Today’s econlife blog: econlife.com/2026/02/the-gd… #econlife

With “A” as 60% of all its grades, Harvard has proclaimed the need to rein in the bubble. Their solution? Add A+ to the grade range. Where are we going? To why grade inflation might not be solvable. Today’s econlife blog: econlife.com/2026/02/grade-… #econlife

Two years ago, Africa had a surge in port development. By contrast, further infrastructure development has been inadequate. Those imports need the roads to facilitate distribution across the continent. Today’s econlife blog: econlife.com/2026/02/transp…

Since 1964’s Food Stamp Act—now SNAP—federal food assistance prohibits items like alcohol, tobacco, supplements, and hot foods. To make the program healthier, the list is expanding. Also though, we have begun to wonder what candy is. econlife.com/2026/02/snap-f… #econlife

Your airline seat matters. And now, on Southwest, you can choose. Today’s econlife blog: econlife.com/2026/02/airlin… #econlife

The usual rule for a parking space is, “You leave it you lose it.” Not always. Today’s econlife blog: econlife.com/2026/02/parkin… #econlife

Your counterfactual could determine whether you are happy with your Olympic medal. For silver winners it’s upward while bronzers look downward. Today’s econlife blog: econlife.com/2026/02/silver… #econlife

A record number of people stayed home from work today. They have Super Bowl Flu. Today’s econlife blog: Today’s econlife blog: econlife.com/2026/02/super-… #econlife

In 2010 IMF economist Andreas Georgiou found Greece’s statistics inaccurate. Instead of gratitude he was charged with complicity against the state, violation of duty and slander. Now Argentina's stats chief resigns to avoid a similar fate econlife.com/2026/02/accura…

Called “the uncool index” by an “unimpressed younger crowd,” the Dow Industrial Average has been hitting new highs. Instead, for many, the S&P 500 is a benchmark. Let’s see how they compare. Today’s econlife blog: econlife.com/2026/02/the-do… #econlife

Dear Jenna, A few months ago, my family got a car with the newest safety features. Ever since then my husband seems more comfortable paying less attention because the car will “step in” if something goes wrong. Today on econlife: econlife.com/2026/02/just-a…

Our newest jobs report confirmed we have had a low hire, low fire economic landscape. Let’s take a look. Today’s econlife blog: econlife.com/2026/02/low-hi… #econlife