Charlotte Morabito

New York

Video Producer at CNBC

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Articles

Why U.S. policies like baby bonds and child tax credits can’t convince Americans to have kids

1 week ago | cnbc.com | Charlotte Morabito

America's fertility rate is hovering around historic lows, with approximately 1.6 births per woman over her lifetime. This is below the level needed to sustain the population, which is 2.1 births per woman. "Our population will, in the not too distant future, start to decline," said Melissa Kearney, a professor of economics at the University of Maryland.
Why U.S. policies like baby bonds and child tax credits can’t convince Americans to have kids

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Charlotte Morabito

NowFarmers Dug Up a 300,000-Year-Old Skull. It’s Unlike Any Human Ancestor We’ve Ever Seen. So if it’s not a Neanderthal... then what is it? Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: The fragmented Maba 1 skull, which had previously been described as belonging to a Neanderthal, is not so Neanderthal after all.
Why Americans are delaying parenthood and the government can't stop it

1 week ago | cnbc.com | Charlotte Morabito |Lindsey Jacobson

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Why the U.S. government can't convince Americans to have more kids

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Charlotte Morabito |Lindsey Jacobson |Jason Reginato

7 hours agoAs parents know all too well, child care can be almost prohibitively expensive. U.S. families spend up to $15,600 a year on day care — and that’s for just one child — according to a 2024 analysis of 2022 data, the most recent available, by the U.S. Labor Department. The federal government helps …
'We’re living in two separate economies' — why young Americans feel stuck, financially

3 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Charlotte Morabito

For many millennials and Gen Zers, financial security remains out of reach — even as their net worths grow on paper. "We're living in two separate economies," said Freddie Smith, an economics content creator who talks about the different financial realities between generations. "The middle class, unfortunately, is dead for millennials and Gen Zers.
Why millennials, gen-z feel broke despite rising net worth

3 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Charlotte Morabito |Andrea Miller

watch nowMarkets and Politics Digital Original VideoGen Z and millennials are facing a financial paradox: Despite higher wages and a rise in net worth, many still live paycheck to paycheck. Watch the video above to learn why traditional economic milestones like buying a home or starting a family feel out of reach and how instability, debt and housing costs are forcing young adults to rethink what "making it" really means in today's economy.
U.S. public schools brace for ‘fiscal cliff’ after surge in hiring meets budget shortfalls

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Charlotte Morabito

Public schools across the United States are facing a financial reckoning in 2025 as federal pandemic relief funds expire and student enrollment continues to decline, according to data from the Georgetown Edunomics Lab. The funding crisis stems largely from the end of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds, which pumped billions of federal dollars into school districts during the Covid pandemic.
Why U.S. public schools are laying off staff after years of pandemic hiring

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Charlotte Morabito |Andrea Miller

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How long will Trump's tariffs last — and will they tip the U.S. into recession?

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Charlotte Morabito |Lindsey Jacobson

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via EmailMarkets slump as Trump's tariffs ripple across the economyPresident Trump's sweeping new tariffs sparked a $6 trillion market selloff and reignited debate about trade policy. Economists say they're watching for signs the tariffs might break the economic expansion or worsen inflation.
Trump's tariff math faces criticism from economists

2 months ago | cnbc.com | Charlotte Morabito |Lindsey Jacobson

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via EmailTrump pushes aggressive trade stance with new tariff mathThe Trump administration launched a sweeping tariff strategy targeting countries with which the U.S. runs trade deficits. The White House's formula is being used to calculate new import duties, but some economists say it lacks credibility and does not reflect actual trade practices.