Articles filed under Economy
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Tax burden equal to 70% rate crushes Americans unable to pay itOct 18, 2020 6:10 am - Millions of low-income Americans are locked into poverty thanks to U.S. tax policy, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta researchers say. About a quarter of lower-income work...
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Employers are finally offering paid parental leave, but working moms are afraid to use itOct 11, 2020 6:20 am - Most countries have long recognized that parental leave is good for the economy. For new parents, 119 nations offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave. Nine offer more than...
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I think my old boss is sabotaging my job searchOct 11, 2020 6:15 am - Q: I quit my job last year after a new boss took over. We had numerous disputes, she threatened to terminate me, and I decided it would be best to leave. I've had over 2...
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Millennial Money: How to create financial stability in shaky timesOct 11, 2020 6:10 am - In a year that has thrown a pandemic, natural disasters and economic calamity at us while we lurch closer to a presidential election, stability can feel elusive. No matt...
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How to handle college loan debt as an unemployed recent gradOct 11, 2020 6:00 am - Entry-level jobs are scarce for recent college graduates, which leaves the Class of 2020 in a precarious position as their student loan debt comes due. Taylor Cabrera ha...
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Why 'digital taxes' are the new trade war flashpointOct 10, 2020 6:23 am - Internet companies have long been the target of complaints that they don't pay their fair share of taxes. The backlash has only gained momentum during the pandemic as de...
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The first female recession threatens to wipe out decades of progress for U.S. womenOct 04, 2020 6:25 am - Women helped pull the U.S. economy out of the last recession. This time around they are falling behind. The pandemic is disproportionately affecting women and threatenin...
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Millions of Americans risk losing power and water as massive, unpaid utility bills pile upOct 04, 2020 6:21 am - This Tuesday marked 67 days of darkness for Kenneth Parson. He fell behind on his utility bills in the spring - and his lights went off, and stayed off, starting at the ...
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ECC to offer virtual panel on COVID-19 and world economySep 29, 2020 11:00 pm - Elgin Community College will host a virtual Bill Pelz Global Speaker Series event titled, “Show Me the Money! COVID-19's Impact on Global Economies” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. ...
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Is credit card relief little help? Check out debt managementSep 27, 2020 6:15 am - As cardholders experience financial difficulties due to COVID-19, some credit card issuers are promoting their hardship programs. Once a well-kept secret, these programs...