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The U.S. debt now equals $229,000 per household—and a hefty tax hike looms as the most probable outcome
EconomyThe U.S. debt now equals $229,000 per household—and a hefty tax hike looms as the most probable outcome
By Shawn TullyJanuary 21, 2026
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EconomyAmericans aren’t paying for all of Trump’s tariffs—only 96% of them, study finds
By Jacqueline MunisJanuary 20, 2026
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EconomyAmerica’s $38 trillion national debt is so big the nearly $1 trillion interest payment will be larger than Medicare soon
By Shawn TullyJanuary 15, 2026
Forget the K-shaped economy, market veteran Ed Yardeni says—instead, it’s boomers hoarding wealth while Gen Z struggles to build it
EconomyForget the K-shaped economy, market veteran Ed Yardeni says—instead, it’s boomers hoarding wealth while Gen Z struggles to build it
By Tristan BoveJanuary 12, 2026
Americans making more than $100,000 are quickly losing faith in the economy—and it’s a red flag for the white-collar job market
EconomyAmericans making more than $100,000 are quickly losing faith in the economy—and it’s a red flag for the white-collar job market
By Tristan BoveJanuary 12, 2026
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SuccessJust like during Great Recession-era job struggle, Gen Z graduates are pouring into education as Teach For America reports a 43% surge in new teachers
By Emma BurleighJanuary 12, 2026
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EconomyBusiness leaders are growing more optimistic, JPMorgan survey finds
By Carlos GarciaJanuary 7, 2026
Ray Dalio says AI is in ‘the early stages of a bubble,’ so watch out for 2026
InvestingRay Dalio says AI is in ‘the early stages of a bubble,’ so watch out for 2026
By Tristan BoveJanuary 6, 2026
Americans enjoy one refuge from inflation: The cheapest gas prices in years
EnergyAmericans enjoy one refuge from inflation: The cheapest gas prices in years
By Wyatte Grantham-Philips and The Associated PressDecember 23, 2025
Bank of America’s Moynihan says AI’s economic benefit is ‘kicking in more’
BankingBank of America’s Moynihan says AI’s economic benefit is ‘kicking in more’
By Katherine Chiglinsky, Steve Dickson and BloombergDecember 22, 2025
Meet the American small town that’s becoming the ‘poster child for hard times’ as the largest employer shuts down
EconomyMeet the American small town that’s becoming the ‘poster child for hard times’ as the largest employer shuts down
By Jesse Bedayn and The Associated PressDecember 22, 2025
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SuccessIs AI really killing finance and banking jobs? Experts say Wall Street’s layoffs may be more hype than takeover—for now
By Emma BurleighDecember 21, 2025
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Future of WorkMeet a 55-year-old automotive technician in Arkansas who didn’t care if his kids went to college: ‘There are options’
By Muskaan ArshadDecember 21, 2025
Gen Z is open minded about blue-collar work and the Fords of the economy need them — but both sides are missing each other
Future of WorkGen Z is open minded about blue-collar work and the Fords of the economy need them — but both sides are missing each other
By Muskaan ArshadDecember 20, 2025
Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi says Gen Z is struggling with credit card debt as balances are at an all-time high.
Personal FinanceIntuit CEO says Gen Z is staving off recession by putting it on plastic: ‘Credit card balances are up 36-37%, but they still have jobs’
By Nino PaoliDecember 18, 2025
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