I knew Arizona’s safety net was frayed. Then I almost fell through it
I lost my job and had to navigate the Arizona Department of Economic Security. It was a nightmare.
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DoorDash Grandma doesn’t need to save 4 cents on taxes, she needs a living wage
As gas and rent skyrocket, viral ‘heartwarming’ stories of working seniors are starting to look a lot more like horror stories.
SNAP work requirements don’t help people get jobs. They prevent getting food
“I lost my job, I need food benefits. Well, you can only get food benefits if you have a job.”
Arizona among least affordable states in the U.S., new study says
To paraphrase a famous political phrase: It’s the housing market, stupid.
Arizona sees largest SNAP drop nationwide with 400k losing benefits
Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, nearly half of Arizona recipients have lost food stamps. 180,000 are children.
Phoenix is now one of the coldest housing markets in the U.S.
Several Valley cities rank among the U.S. markets where housing prices have slowed down the most.
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Here’s how much money it takes to be considered ‘rich’ in Phoenix
What counts as being in the top 20% varies depending on what Valley city you’re in.
How much rent has dropped in Phoenix and other Valley cities
Rent has pretty much gone down everywhere across the Valley, but it’s dropped in some cities more than others.
The Phoenix housing market is finally settling down, realtors say
Valley home prices have dipped in the last year, suggesting that the once-booming housing market is coming back to earth.
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Phoenix gas prices have jumped $1 since March 1, and drivers feel it
The U.S. bombing of Iran has spiked gas prices. “Shocker, another war,” said one Phoenix driver as he filled up his SUV.
Two Phoenix suburbs are among the richest retirement towns in the U.S.
If you’re calling it quits with lots of money in the bank, you might wind up in these Arizona destinations.
Here’s how much money it takes to be upper-middle class in the Valley
In certain Valley cities, upper-middle class feels achievable. In others, don’t hold your breath.
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6 Arizona bills that could actually make a dent in the housing crisis
Arizona lacks enough housing, and what it does have is too expensive. State lawmakers might actually do something about it.
Lots of housing is being built in Phoenix — but only for the rich
Phoenix is building more new housing than most American cities. But unless you’re rolling in dough, you can’t afford it.
The 10 wealthiest ZIP codes in the Valley
Can you guess which areas of Maricopa County are the richest? Probably. Can you afford a home there? Probably not!
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Phoenix has a lower cost of living than these 3 suburbs
Escaping to the suburbs is how many people score bigger homes and lower prices. Not necessarily in these ones, though.
People are fleeing Arizona for other states, new study says
A state of transplants? Maybe, but not as much as it used to be.
SNAP resumed, but new work requirements put 124K Arizonans at risk
Tighter eligibility rules mean food assistance may soon disappear for thousands of SNAP recipients.
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Paying the piper: How tariffs are upending Phoenix’s music underground
Businesses discuss the impacts.
How much money does it take to live comfortably in Phoenix?
Bad news for most of us: Time to get used to discomfort.
I’m a furloughed federal worker in Arizona. I DoorDash to survive
I work for the Department of Veterans Affairs in Surprise. Because of the government shutdown, I’ve missed three paychecks.
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Trump administration to pay about half of November SNAP benefits amid shutdown
After two judges forced the administration to continue funding the essential food program, the USDA has formed a plan.