Democrats Take Congress in a Blue Wave. Here's What It Means for Your Money

Now comes the test for Dems: household budget relief

Democrats won the midterms on voter frustration with high prices. Now they face the same problem that sank Republicans: Americans want lower prices, and there is little that policymakers can do to deliver them quickly.Why it matters: Prices for necessities like groceries and gas can fall in a healthy economy. But the kind of broad price declines that would reverse years of price gains would likely come with job losses and falling incomes, leavin…

Voters are fed up with high prices. Here's what the new Congress could do to help

Democrats achieved stunning midterm victories. The party will take control of Congress next year. What does it mean for the economy?

What the Midterm Election Results Mean for Your Money

Voters sent Washington a message about the economy. Here’s how the midterm results could affect your taxes, retirement, investments, housing and everyday prices.

Democrats take Congress in a blue wave. Here's what it means for your money

Blue wave gives Democrats control of Congress. Here's how their agenda could affect your money, from healthcare and taxes to student loans and Social Security.

What The Midterm Results Mean For Your Taxes

Democrats’ sweeping midterm victories could revive billions of dollars in proposed tax increases, potentially raising federal income tax rates for some Americans, while putting President Donald Trump’s tax-cut agenda in their crosshairs. The party has campaigned on expanding tax credits and offering relief to lower-income families, but several Democratic proposals would also impose significantly higher taxes on wealthy Americans, businesses, and…