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Economy2 weeks agoPresident Trump Boasts Oil Companies Are Making ‘Hundreds of Billions’ as Americans Face Soaring Gas Prices
President Donald Trump bragged about the money American oil and gas companies are making during the war with Iran, even as drivers across the country continue...
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Economy2 weeks agoSan Francisco Offering Government Aid to Families Bringing in as Much as $325K a Year
In San Francisco, an income that would be considered affluent in many parts of the country doesn’t cut it for most families. Amid the affordability crisis,...
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Economy3 weeks agoGas Hits Record-High Price, $10.49 a Gallon, in Coastal California Town
Gas prices in California are already among the highest in the country, but one coastal town has officially hit a record. In a New York Times...
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Economy3 weeks agoHome Sales Edge Up as Higher Rates Give Buyers More Bargaining Power
September’s housing market delivered a modest increase in sales without easing the affordability squeeze. Yet the same forces keeping many Americans on the sidelines are giving...
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Economy4 weeks ago$1.5 Billion Lost in Romance Scams as Fake Profile Views on Dating Apps Soar More Than 700 Percent
Be careful when swiping right, because there’s a very good chance the other person could be a scammer. Democratic Senator Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire and...
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Economy4 weeks agoInflation Worsened in September as Gas Prices Remain High: See the Figures
Inflation remains a problem for Americans. In a Wednesday, October 14, report from the Labor Department, the all-items Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.7 percent in...
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Economy4 weeks agoPresident Donald Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Could Cost Retirees $2,152 a Year by 2034
A new report estimates that older Americans could see their annual Social Security benefits reduced by an average of $2,152, or 8.6 percent, beginning in 2034...
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Economy4 weeks agoSocial Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2027 Set to Be Highest Than It Has Been in Years
The yearly cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) may be higher than in the last couple of years. On Wednesday, October 14, the Social Security Administration will announce the...
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Economy4 weeks agoJeff Bezos Thinks Politicians Are Blaming the Wrong Culprit as Socialism Gains Ground
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is weighing in on the growing appeal of socialism, arguing that some politicians are pointing fingers at the wrong culprit. In an...
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Economy1 month agoHurricane Isaias ‘Coming at a Challenging Time’ Amid President Donald Trump’s Cuts to FEMA
With Hurricane Isaias approaching, time will tell how the Federal Emergency Management Agency will respond following cuts made by President Donald Trump‘s administration. As of Friday,...
