Arizonans, your 2026 fuel bill is on track to be a major bummer
The price at the pump has gone up everywhere. But it’s jumped especially in the Grand Canyon State.
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Meet a Phoenix native who makes a living playing prediction markets
Arizona has tried and failed to crack down on prediction markets like Kalshi. Here’s what one local trader thinks.
Over 770,000 children no longer receive SNAP after Trump changes food program
Reports from 12 states show children are losing food assistance. Arizona has seen the largest drop.
Here’s how much Arizona wages have grown over the past 5 years
You may be making more money than you were five years ago, but it probably doesn’t feel like it.
Arizona workers no longer have to pay taxes on tips
With new state budget, tipped workers including servers, baristas and bartenders can keep a little more money in their pocket.
2 Phoenix suburbs ranked among best U.S. cities to begin a career
If you’ve got a diploma and don’t want to spend everything on rent, these cities stand out.
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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.
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.”
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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.