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U.S. added only 20,000 jobs in February, unemployment rate falls below 4 percent
The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in February, while wages picked up more than forecast and the unemployment rate fell.
4 min read Mar 08, 2019 -
Economists survey: Expect the Fed to hike again in 2019, but mortgage rates won’t take off
Two-thirds of economists surveyed say the U.S. central bank will increase borrowing costs again in 2019.
6 min read Mar 06, 2019 -
What not to buy in March: Tech, spring apparel and other items worth buying later
What to leave off your shopping list this spring.
3 min read Mar 04, 2019 -
Estate planning triggers: When to re-evaluate your estate planning strategy
The risk of not having a current estate plan and will that reflects your wishes is great.
3 min read Mar 04, 2019 -
What to buy in March: Frozen food, cleaning supplies and more for your spring shopping list
Don’t miss out on these deals this spring.
3 min read Mar 01, 2019 -
Three-fourths of business economists are predicting a recession by 2021
Experts are betting that a recession will occur by the end of 2021, a new survey suggests.
3 min read Feb 25, 2019 -
How America’s ‘credit invisibles’ can get the credit they deserve
People without established credit pay more for loans, struggle to find housing.
4 min read Feb 18, 2019 -
Trump to sign new spending bill, averting another government shutdown
No new shutdown, but president said to be readying emergency declaration.
6 min read Feb 14, 2019 -
Combine your accounts or keep them separate? How to navigate finances as a couple
Couples can use Valentine’s Day as a chance to talk about money.
4 min read Feb 14, 2019 -
Higher interest rates have Americans worried they may not get ahead this year
Here are ways to blunt the impact of higher interest rates.
5 min read Feb 13, 2019