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Maximum employment? What it means post-pandemic may have changed already
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U. S. unemployment rate hit a record low of 3.5% a year ago, but that bit of history comes with a footnote. It arguably was not the best overall time for workers in recent decades. That honor goes to the final months of 2000. Even though unemployment rates were a bit higher, wage growth was s
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A home equity loan could help you get the money you need for a renovation or emergency — here's how they work
Home equity loans allow homeowners to borrow against the value of their home. Many lenders will allow homeowners to borrow up to 80% of their home's current value. While home equity loans are often used to pay for home renovations, the money can be used in whatever way the borrower chooses. Sign up to get Personal Fina
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For the first time in US history, a decade will pass without the country falling into a recession
In every decade since the period immediately before the Civil War, the US economy could be relied on to do one thing: tumble into recession. But the American economy is on pace to defy that trend for the first time in nearly 170 years as it enters the 2020s. The 2010s would be first time a decade has come and gone with
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Forget Debt-Free Living: Here's When Having Debt Is a Smart Move
Lots of finance experts are firmly on the "Debit is evil!" bandwagon -- and with good reason in some cases. There are countless tales of woe from folks who struggle to pay off large or growing debt. But some of those advisors may be a bit shortsighted on the topic of debt. Luckily, for every anti-debt extremist, there'
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Majority Of Execs Report Lack Of Business Resilience: 5 Ways To Build It
Most leaders say they are not adequately prepared for crisis.
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Redefining The Future Of Flexible Work
Redefining the Future of Flexible Work RDNE Stock project/Pexels The hybrid work revolution has upended our traditional notions of the workplace.
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Federal Reserve pledges 'powerful support' for economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve says that its low interest rate policies are providing “powerful support” for the economy as it recovers from the coronavirus pandemic. In its twice-a-year report to Congress on monetary policy released Friday, the Fed indicated that it plans to maintain that support until further
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How To Integrate Geopolitics In Your Business Strategy
Worried about business risk? Here are 3 strategies for integrating geopolitics into your board's agenda
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How CFOs Can Solve the Inflation Puzzle
As concerns over the rise of economic inflation escalate, a stark reality emerges: There are legions of executives—even board members—who have never
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10 Critical Skills Every Leader Must Master In 2026
As AI agents transform how businesses operate, business leadership requires a new skillset. Here are the 10 most important skills every business leader should master in 2026.