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Survey: Younger Americans are much more comfortable talking money on a first date
Younger Americans are less shy about talking credit scores, debt and other financial topics with a new love interest.
6 min read Apr 11, 2019 -
Job growth rebounds with 196,000 rise, unemployment rate holds at 3.8 percent
While the jobs number came in strong, wage gains missed estimates.
5 min read Apr 05, 2019 -
What not to buy in April: Grills, gadgets and Mother’s Day gifts
Skip these items this month and hold out for better deals.
3 min read Apr 02, 2019 -
What to buy in April: Easter treats and discounts for last-minute tax filers
Add these items to this month’s shopping list.
3 min read Apr 01, 2019 -
Being invited to a budget-busting wedding costs Americans in more ways than one
It’s often overlooked just how hard weddings hit the budgets of invited guests.
8 min read Apr 01, 2019 -
5 money moves to make if you win the Powerball jackpot
Are you feeling lucky?
5 min read Mar 26, 2019 -
Here’s what top economists say will be the biggest risks to economic growth this year
Economists weigh in on whether risks to the economic outlook are more heavily tilted toward the downside, the upside or balanced.
3 min read Mar 14, 2019 -
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.
5 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