Money & The Economy
News on Finance, Money, markets and the economy
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Help! SSA Says I’m Not Eligible for Benefits
Dear Rusty: Help!! The Social Security Administration says I didn’t pay enough into my Social Security account, despite being a business…
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ExxonMobil Executive Issues Stark Warning To US Consumers
An oil executive warned on Thursday that global oil prices may soar even higher as reserves dwindle. ExxonMobil Senior Vice…
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Major Oil Company’s Shareholders Ditch Blue State’s ‘Woke Cartel’ For Texas
ExxonMobil shareholders voted Wednesday to reincorporate in Texas and leave New Jersey rejecting two global advisory firms’ recommendations. Seventy-one percent of…
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Cash Drain On Americans’ Savings Accounts Nears Great Recession Levels
The personal savings rate fell to its lowest level in roughly four years on Thursday as Americans continued to dip…
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US Voters’ Confidence In Economy Nosedives To Nearly 4-Year Low
Americans’ confidence in the economy has dropped to a nearly four-year low, according to a Gallup poll released Friday. Gallup’s…
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House Finally Takes Stab At Fixing America’s Housing Crisis. But Will It Actually Do Anything?
The House overwhelmingly passed a housing affordability bill Wednesday that would limit major investors from purchasing single-family homes while allowing…
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New CBS News Poll Shows Continued Loss Of Faith In Economy By Americans
American voters have become more pessimistic about the economy since the start of the conflict with Iran, according to a…
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American Household Debt Reaches New Record, Report Shows
American household debt reached a record $19 trillion, the Federal Reserve reported Monday. Household debt increased by $18 billion to…
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About Social Security’s “First Year Rule” and Withdrawing from SS
Dear Rusty: I am 63 years old, and about to apply for my Social Security benefits. I am self-employed but only…
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Major Financial Indicator Flashing Red As It Approaches Level Not Seen Since Great Recession
Yields on 30-year Treasury bonds spiked Friday to levels last seen during the 2007-2009 financial crisis as markets continued to…
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Plurality Of Americans Say All Their Money Is Going Toward Living Expenses Amid Affordability Crisis
A plurality of Americans said all of their money is currently being spent on living expenses, according to an Napolitan…
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Improving Delivery Accountability With Smarter Last Mile Carrier Tracking
How do you enforce delivery accountability when each carrier reports status differently, and the “truth” spans calls, chats and screenshots?…
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Iran War’s Shockwaves Haven’t Fully Arrived Just Yet. But They’re Coming
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been at a virtual standstill for two months now. In response, oil prices…
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Inflation Spikes as Fallout From Iran War Continues Ravaging Economy
U.S. inflation jumped higher than expected in April as the ongoing Iran war raised food and energy prices across the…
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Trump Effect: Main Street Drives Employment Surge In April
Friday’s jobs report smashed expectations again, showing the labor market is far healthier than corporate media suggests. In April, 115,000 jobs…
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