Economy
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See how your spending habits differ from previous generations
Jun 30, 2024 5:00 am - Fifty years ago, the average American household spent more on clothing than health care, and putting food on the table cost about as much as keeping a roof overhead. Sinc...
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Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures easing further
Jun 28, 2024 8:31 am - A measure of prices that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve suggests that inflation pressures in the U.S. economy are continuing to ease.
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Credit card delinquencies are rising. Here’s what to do if you’re at risk
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Apple kills off its buy now, pay later service barely a year after launch
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New Child Tax Credit is a big deal, but more can be done for middle class familiesJun 20, 2024 1:22 pm - In the last days of its most recent legislative session, Illinois took a historic step, becoming the 15th state to enact a Child Tax Credit. Child tax credits are powerfu...
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U.S. inflation cooled in May in sign that price pressures may be easing
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Federal Reserve sees some progress on inflation but envisions just one rate cut this year
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‘We’re not in a recession’: Financial expert Terry Savage provides midyear economic update in SchaumburgJun 11, 2024 1:41 pm - Renowned financial expert Terry Savage explained how factors as diverse as the presidential election, two major wars, inflation, the stock market and job creation mig...
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Retailers are finally cutting prices. Will it last?
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U.S. gas prices are falling. Experts point to mild demand at the pump ahead of summer travel