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The EPA will dole out $4.3 billion to cut greenhouse gas emissions over the next six years
Jul 29, 2024
Hundreds of local municipalities, states and tribes applied to get a share of the money; 25 made the cut.
15 years later, the federal minimum wage is still $7.25 an hour
Jul 24, 2024
It's the longest stretch of time Congress has gone without raising the federal minimum wage.
Rising sea level will affect 2 million in U.S. by 2050, analysis finds
Jul 22, 2024
That puts at least 1,100 pieces of critical infrastructure at risk, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists.
What does it mean for the economy when businesses grow their inventories?
Jul 17, 2024
It all depends on why they're doing it.
Why are Gen Xers worried about retirement?
Jul 10, 2024
According to a new survey from BlackRock, only 60% of Gen Xers say they are on track to have enough retirement savings. And time is running out -- the oldest of them are reaching retirement age.
Kids want $70 wrinkle creams. Parents and lawmakers are "fighting a losing battle"
Jul 9, 2024
Elementary and middle school kids are flocking to stores to buy products recommended on TikTok. But they may be harming their skin.
More Americans are traveling abroad, thanks to a strong dollar
Jul 8, 2024
The dollar is more than 10% stronger than it was three years ago.
Federal Reserve, assessing inflation-unemployment link, faces an inflection point
Jul 3, 2024
But some economists say the relationship between inflation and employment is not as black and white as it used to be.
Construction spending fell in May, weighed down by interest rates
Jul 2, 2024
Even massive government spending hasn't been enough to counteract the downturn.
401(k) contributions higher than ever, Vanguard says. But is it enough?
Jun 26, 2024
The investment company found that its 401(k) holders contributed 7.4% of their earnings in 2023. Automatic enrollment is a factor.