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Mother struggles to pay bills with child in lap.
NewslettersMore than 40% of full-time U.S. employees aren’t making a living wage
By Emma BurleighAugust 26, 2024
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PoliticsHarris and Trump’s pitch to businesses: Give workers a raise without increasing your payroll
By Paolo ConfinoAugust 24, 2024
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
FinanceFundstrat’s Tom Lee says Jerome Powell is too dependent on data and it’s hurting the Fed’s decision-making abilities
By Paolo ConfinoAugust 22, 2024
Kamala Harris
PoliticsKamala Harris calls for a ban on price-gouging to battle high grocery costs
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressAugust 16, 2024
Donald Trump
PoliticsTrump openly criticizes Harris, says he is ‘entitled to personal attacks’ on his campaign opponent
By Jill Colvin, Jonathan J. Cooper and The Associated PressAugust 15, 2024
a person looking down at their phone with screens at the back
Lifestyle‘Holiday poverty’ is a very real problem for 40 million Europeans—and Ireland, France, and Italy are leading the pack
By Prarthana PrakashAugust 1, 2024
An older couple walks a dog in a suburban neighborhood.
LifestyleFlorida is supposed to be a boomer paradise, but it didn’t even crack the top five best states for retirement
By Seamus WebsterJuly 23, 2024
Customers come and go from a branch of the Planet Organic healthfood store on January 03, 2020 in London, England.
RetailA London upmarket organic grocery store is blaming its ‘entitled’ wealthy customers for stealing over $1.2 million worth of goods each year
By Ryan HoggJuly 22, 2024
Selective focus shot of smiling female taxi driver sitting in driver's seat and concetrating on the road while driving a customer to her location.
SuccessMore than 1 in 3 Americans have a side hustle, but they’re spending that extra cash right away. Financial experts say that’s the wrong approach.  
By Jane ThierJuly 11, 2024
African-American mature couple looking out the window of their home enjoying a moment of togetherness.
Personal FinanceGen Xers are close to retirement—but most don’t feel they can afford it
By Alicia AdamczykJuly 11, 2024
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SuccessGen Z want to live in expensive cities—instead of moving to the outskirts, their parents are paying their rent
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJuly 11, 2024
Male worker puts money in piggybank.
NewslettersWorkers prioritize financial well-being—these are the benefits they really want
By Emma BurleighJune 28, 2024
Martha’s Vineyard rentals have gotten so expensive a correctional officer switched to cleaning to earn less so she didn’t lose access to low-income housing
Personal FinanceMartha’s Vineyard rentals have gotten so expensive a correctional officer switched to cleaning to earn less so she didn’t lose access to low-income housing
By Nick Perry and The Associated PressJune 21, 2024
Statue of Liberty in New York City.
LeadershipNew York City is home to most Fortune 500 companies and second place isn’t even close
By Emma BurleighJune 4, 2024
Young Asian woman managing personal banking and finance. Planning budget and calculating expenses with digital tablet while going through various expense receipts at home after shopping. Home finances. Home budgeting. Banking and finance concept
Personal FinanceInflation may be cooling, but most Americans are still feeling squeezed by ‘cost of living creep’
By Alicia AdamczykMay 22, 2024
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