Checkbook Chronicles

Profiles on the financial realities of everyday Americans.Profiles on the financial realities of everyday Americans.

Texas, 41
This UPS driver is making $22,000 less than last year in a shift shakeup
Miami, 30s
A Miami steakhouse server's secret to making ends meet in one of America's least affordable markets
Michigan, 23
Graduating debt-free with a job, this social worker still sees buying a house as out of reach
Nashville, 20
This undergrad rings up groceries and Big Macs to stay in college
Georgia, 72
Balancing a fixed income with inflation, a Georgia retiree feels stuck
Florida, 71
Savings drained and living off $2,400 a month, a Florida retiree misses out on her 'golden years'
Los Angeles, 59
He plays rich on screen but dreams of full-time work: 'Why can't I get a living wage?'
Florida, 61
Laid off from a high-paying job, this 61-year-old drives for delivery apps: 'I don't get a day off'
New York City, 37
Becoming a nurse during Covid, a former producer doubled her hours but found a purpose
pennsylvania, 43
A lack of child care is keeping this 43-year-old mother of four out of the workforce