A cost of living index tracks how much basic expenses for these categories rise over time and in different regions. It can demonstrate how need-based expenses vary from one area to another.

The bottom 60% of U.S. households don't make enough money to afford a "minimal quality of life," according to a new analysis.

Universal basic income, also known as guaranteed income, is the idea of giving money to everyone regardless of how much they already earn – to give them the freedom to move between jobs ...