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This week, the federal government took two steps that could have far-reaching effects for millions of American workers.
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Elon Musk's Promise of Affordable EVs Sends Tesla Shares Skyrocketing
Following CEO Elon Musk's announcement that the electric car business intends to start producing new, reasonably priced EV models by early 2025, Tesla shares finished up 12% on Wednesday.
Costco's Gold Bars Part II: From Africa to the Alps to You
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Short on Cash? A Guide to Using Earn-Wage Apps Safely and Affordably
Several businesses provide a lending service known as Earned Wage Access, including EarnIn. In order to help workers meet their daily necessities and pay their obligations, the applications provide tiny, short-term loans to them between paychecks.
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Starbucks Sales Flatline as US Boycotts and China Cools Off
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Oklahoma Teachers Scramble To Repay Thousands for Mistaken Bonus
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Army Recruitment Crisis: A New Strategy Amid Falling Numbers
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Investors Ditch Flashy Brands for Understated Luxury Powerhouses
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Investor Alert: The Vital Link Between Big Tech Earnings and the Ongoing Market Rally
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Online Shopping Fuels Easy Return Abuse, Costing Retailers Billions
Retailers relaxed their online return conditions more than ever in an attempt to attract customers and increase sales in recent years. But there is a price for such adjustments.
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Investors Bank on Fed Capitulation, Sending Bond Yields Soaring
At this week's policy meeting, bond investors anticipate that the Federal Reserve will renounce its program of raising interest rates, preparing the market for the possibility of numerous rate cuts this year-the first since the COVID-19 epidemic began in 2020.
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Biden Takes Aim at Federal Pay Disparities on Law's 15th Anniversary
The Biden administration is taking additional steps to help fix wage disparities for federal employees and employees of government contractors on Monday, the 15th anniversary of a historic federal pay equality statute.
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The Only Retirement Guide You'll Ever Need - Start Planning Now
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Record Numbers Lose Shelter as Rents Skyrocket Nationwide
Due to the financial strain caused by rising rents in recent years, an increasing number of Americans are becoming homeless.
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American Dream Cost: Family of Four Now Struggles on $230,000 a Year
According to a former Goldman Sachs analyst, a family of four must make more than $230,000 annually to live comfortably in the San Francisco Bay Area of California.
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