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Biden White House has a lot on its economic plate before term ends
by
David Brancaccio
and Ariana Rosas
Jul 26, 2024
Lindsay Owens of the Groundwork Collaborative points to relief from junk fees and medical debt as well as policy fights around taxes.
Many small businesses wobble under weight of high rates
Jul 25, 2024
Small operations have endured pandemic rules, lockdowns and rising costs. Refinancing their loans could be as painful, or worse.
Consumers just keep spending, fueling GDP growth
Jul 25, 2024
Second quarter gross domestic product growth was 2.8%. That’s double the GDP growth in the first quarter of the year.
Why do fewer Americans think they'll be working past age 62?
Jul 25, 2024
American workers now expect to retire at a younger age than they did before the pandemic. But what kind of retirement will it be?
Real estate industry braces for commissions overhaul
by
Amy Scott
Jul 25, 2024
But how much will really change on August 17?
Fashion startups taking on big brands at the Paris Olympics
by
Megan Lawton
Jul 25, 2024
The Olympics is big business for brands — and this year, it's not just giants like Adidas and Nike whose uniforms will be worn by competitors.
FTC investigates companies' use of surveillance pricing
Jul 25, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission wants to know how firms are using surveillance pricing as ever more data on consumers is collected.
For public good, not for profit.
What pathways to work do immigrants without permanent legal status have?
Jul 25, 2024
Legal loopholes for working without authorization exist, as immigrants await updates to their status or work permits.
How a slowing GDP might be good news for the economy
Jul 24, 2024
The Federal Reserve will be looking for signs that the economy is slowing in a manageable way so that it can cut interest rates.
$10.24 for a burrito? Here’s why some restaurants don’t round up.
by
Janet Nguyen
Jul 24, 2024
While you might expect the cost of a meal to end in "99," some businesses use unusual pricing to ensure they get the profit margins they want.