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Big February job growth for economy, but on Main Street it's still a struggle to find workers

While job gains are being seen across the U.S., small business owners say that the hiring environment is not getting better and it's hard to find good workers.

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Growth vs Value Investing

There are multiple stock strategies investors can utilize when deciding how to diversify their portfolio and select their investments. A combination of growth and value strategies is typical to accomplish diversification, but it is important to understand varying strategies in … Continue reading

2 years ago

This big tech company 'surprises and delights’ employees to keep them happy

There’s been a shift towards employee well-being since the Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing “Great Reshuffle.” Here is how one company is stepping up.

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Chicago Fed's Charles Evans cautions on inflation's hit to small businesses

Even with average earnings flattening out in February, Evans said he hears from smaller companies about the challenges from cost increases.

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Big raises may be coming back down to earth

Wages grew by $0.01 an hour in February relative to January, a marked slowdown from recent months as employers aren't competing as readily for talent.

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Russia stock ETFs trading in U.S. plunge this week with some halted for trading

Exchange-traded funds that track Russian stocks have lost over half of their value this week, and some have been halted from trading entirely.

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IRS unveils Taxpayer Experience Office to improve customer service

The IRS has established a Taxpayer Experience Office as part of a long-term plan to improve customer service. Here's what to expect.

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White House may delay student loan payments yet again as it weighs debt forgiveness

White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain said a decision on student loan forgiveness through executive action would be made before the payments resume.

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The IRS has sent nearly 30 million refunds. This is the average payment

The IRS has sent nearly 30 million refunds worth more than $103.2 billion, as of Feb. 25. Here's the average payment.

2 years ago

New IRS rule offers higher penalty-free withdrawals for early retirees

If you're retiring early, you may now access larger penalty-free withdrawals with substantially equal periodic payments. Here's what to know.

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Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser sees 'tremendous upside' in stock after tepid Investor Day response

Fraser, who started as CEO of Citigroup a year ago, held her inaugural investor conference on Wednesday.

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Required withdrawals from IRAs and 401(k) plans are now based on more generous life expectancy tables. Here's what to know

The new life expectancy tables from the IRS kick in this year, which means your required minimum distributions, or RMDs, could be smaller.

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Why establishing residency for in-state college tuition is so challenging

State college may be a fraction of the cost of private schools but relocating to qualify for in-state tuition isn't easy.

2 years ago

Have a case of buyer's remorse? Why high inflation may be to blame

Research finds the more financially constrained you feel, the less happy you'll likely be with what you buy.

2 years ago

Tech private equity investor Orlando Bravo says the mantra of 'growth at all costs' is over

Orlando Bravo says the mantra of 'growth at all costs' is over and investors are slowly shifting their focus from momentum to fundamentals and profitability.  

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