Dossier
economic insecurity
Coverage of economic insecurity in the Nexus archive.
- America’s retirement nightmare has arrived
Economic insecurity and the rise of artificial intelligence are dismantling the traditional American Dream of retirement, leaving many older adults facing a lifetime of continuous labor.
- Inflation, economy cited as shoplifting rises, survey says
A LendingTree survey found 30% of Americans admitted to shoplifting in the past year, citing inflation and economic struggles as primary reasons. The survey also revealed 52% of shoplifters were not caught, while retailers reported an 18% increase in shoplifting incidents in 2024 compared to 2023.