Alana Semuels

Semuels is a senior economics correspondent at TIME. She covers work, consumer spending, retail, gender, and technology. She is a four-time finalist for the Gerald Loeb Award for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism, and she has won awards from the Society of Business Editors and Writers and the Los Angeles Press Club.

Recent Articles

Farmers Fear More Pain From Trump's Trade War

Already reeling, U.S. farmers say the new round of retaliatory tariffs will hurt business

By Alana Semuels

How Trump's Attacks on DEI Are Hurting Communities That Voted for Him

The Trump administration's focus on DEI and environmental justice is stripping funding from areas that voted for him

By Alana Semuels

For Many of America's Aging Workers, 'Retirement Is a Distant Dream'

A growing number of older employees want to stop working, but can't

By Alana Semuels/Waitsfield, Vt.

How a Children’s Toy Company Launched a TV Juggernaut

Why "Paw Patrol" is everywhere

By Alana Semuels

What Cuts to the CFPB Could Mean For Consumers

Rules that would wipe medical debt from credit reports and cap overdraft fees may be in jeopardy as DOGE turns its sights to the bureau

By Alana Semuels

Here’s Where China’s Retaliatory Tariffs on the U.S. Could Hit Hardest

The tariffs, which go into effect Feb. 10, are most likely to hurt communities that voted for Trump, according to a new study

By Alana Semuels

How Trump's Tariffs Could Affect U.S. Consumers

The tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico could raise the prices of everything from cars and gas to homes and food

By Alana Semuels

Why Some Food Additives Banned in Europe Aren't in the U.S.

Additives like titanium dioxide, potassium bromate, and propylparaben are still in foods sold in the U.S.

By Alana Semuels

Why Companies Aren’t Held Accountable For Data Breaches

It's rare for companies to be held accountable when attacks expose customers' personal information

By Alana Semuels

How Doctors Are Pushing Medical Credit Cards on Patients

Why the growing medical credit-card industry creates problems for patients

By Alana Semuels

LA Fires Hasten an 'Uninsurable Future'

Many of the homes that burned could only get coverage through the state's insurer of last resort

By Alana Semuels

Using Automation to Prep for Labor Shortages

Leaders in the field discussed innovations in artificial intelligence, automation, and infrastructure at a TIME100 talk on Dec. 3.

By Alana Semuels

Why Street Cats Are Taking Over Urban Neighborhoods

The rising costs of pet ownership is forcing an increasing number of people to abandon their cats and dogs

By Alana Semuels

The Rise of Silent Services

People are signing up for haircuts, rides, book clubs and other activities that offer quiet time.

By Alana Semuels

What Donald Trump’s Win Means for Inflation 

Economists say his proposals could drive up the costs of apparel, toys, appliances, and food

By Alana Semuels

Why Sit-Down Chain Restaurants Are Struggling

Full-service chains like Red Lobster, TGI Fridays and others are having a hard time in current economic conditions

By Alana Semuels

How the Economy is Doing in the Swing States

Some of the places faring especially well—and especially poorly—could determine the election

By Alana Semuels

Why You Can't Find a Pediatrician

Pediatrics is one of the lowest-paid areas of medicine, creating challenges for doctors and parents alike.

By Alana Semuels

The Age of Scams

Why you're constantly baited by grifters—and more vulnerable than you think

By Alana Semuels

Why Your Pharmacy Experience Is Miserable

Chains and independent pharmacies alike are short-staffed, leading to long lines and frustrating  experiences.

By Alana Semuels
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