Economy
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U.S. employers added a solid 206,000 jobs in June in a sign of continued economic strength
Jul 05, 2024 7:45 am - WASHINGTON — America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in June, adding 206,000 jobs and once again displaying the U.S. economy’s ability to withstand ...
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U.S. job openings rise to 8.1 million despite higher interest rates
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Moving beyond COVID: How Schaumburg hopes to keep meeting demands of businessesJun 30, 2024 5:30 am - The suburbs’ largest hub of economic activity is implementing a new three-year economic development strategic plan designed to help it build upon its status in a post-pandemic world that’s affected some of its traditional strengths.
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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
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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