Nearly half of Americans say Washington politics is the biggest threat to economy
Yet, only 25 percent say these economic concerns are leading them to spend less.
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Powell justifies a ‘patient’ central bank on rate hikes during Senate testimony
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How would Trump’s tax proposals affect you?
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How Trump’s 15 Cabinet secretaries could impact you
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Labor unions: What’s their future under Trump?
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Video: Hear kids explain what Fed day is all about
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7 clues to a Donald Trump presidency from his iconic book, ‘The Art of the Deal’
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Don’t let bad body language cost you
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12 tax tips gleaned from Hillary Clinton’s tax return
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