Articles filed under Economy
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53 million in U.S. have low-wage jobs. They'll likely stay there.Nov 10, 2019 5:00 am - Unemployment is hovering near a five-decade low, workforce participation is at the highest level in six years and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell recently called ...
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The secret and frustrating life of a Google contract workerNov 09, 2019 5:20 am - Kevin Kiprovski had a lofty title, "Expeditions Associate," and a fun job - he got to demo Google virtual reality gear to young students. When visiting schools, he wore ...
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Vast majority of paper millionaires in Silicon Valley are menNov 09, 2019 5:00 am - With companies like Uber Technologies, Inc., Slack Technologies Inc., and Pinterest Inc. going public this year, the question has been: How many millionaires will Silico...
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How to talk to your kids about money when you don't have a traditional jobNov 03, 2019 5:19 am - Shyloh Hadley owns a Pittsburgh salon, Hair by Shyloh. Her son's father is also self-employed, running Flower City Printmakers. With two parents in unsalaried positions,...
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Analysis: Trump boasts on economy undercut by weak middle-class pay gainsNov 03, 2019 5:13 am - President Donald Trump boasts that a robust economy will protect him from impeachment and ensure his re-election, but it's an argument resting on a shaky foundation. The...
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For many black millennials, student debt is biggest hurdle in homeownershipNov 03, 2019 5:00 am - Not long after they were married in 2017, Rick and Astardii Hopkins started shopping for a home. But when the Birmingham, Alabama, couple began exploring home loans, the...
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Americans are unhappy at work after years of economic gainsOct 27, 2019 6:07 am - The economy has added millions of jobs and pay gains have accelerated in recent years, but Americans aren't crazy about their work. A poll released Wednesday showed just...
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What you need to know to become a census workerOct 25, 2019 5:00 am - Looking for part-time work with paid training, competitive pay and flexible hours? The U.S. Census Bureau might have a job for you. The agency will train and hire nearl...
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What you do on the Internet is worth a lot. Exactly how much, nobody knows.Oct 20, 2019 6:18 am - The Internet may be composed of zeros and ones, but U.S. officials are struggling to quantify the value of digital activities and integrate those numbers into public pol...
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Free or discounted care is available at some hospitals. But they don't make it easy.Oct 20, 2019 6:00 am - When Ashley Pintos went to the emergency room of St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, with a sharp pain in her abdomen and no insurance, a representative dem...