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  1. Flexible work programs can help retain working women if designed thoughtfully
    We are facing a gender equality crisis. The numbers have made for a steady string of headlines recently: We hit a 33-year low in women’s labor participation in January, and nearly 3 million women have dropped out of the workforce compared to a year ago. Since February 2020, women have lost a net of 5.4 million jobs, ac
  2. How to save more when inflation makes your money count less
    When it comes to spending power, inflation means that things cost more and that your money becomes less valuable. When a period of high inflation hits
  3. 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
  4. Small Business Owners Ask: Am I Paying My Employees The Right Salary?
    By Rieva Lesonsky Survey after survey of small business owners indicates that attracting and keeping employees is one of the biggest challenges today. And with the unemployment rate still low, that problem is not likely to go away soon. A few months ago we noted that, according to a survey from Kelton Global, commissio
  5. News: Federal Reserve Governor Outlines 2025 Economy, Threats to Financial Stability
    Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in January spoke at the Seventh Conference on Law and Macroeconomics at the University of Michigan Law School in
  6. How to pay back your student-loan debt, no matter where you start or what type of loans you have
    There are several repayment plans to choose from to help you pay back your student loans. The right strategy for you will depend on your goals, lifestyle, and the type of loans you have. At any point during repayment, consolidating or refinancing your student loans can streamline your monthly payments and help you save
  7. Title hereHow to Turn Your Homeownership Goals into Achievable Milestones
    Buying and owning a home has been a rite of passage for generations of Americans—a milestone on the path to financial security
  8. 3 Reasons to Open a Roth IRA in 2021
    Nearly 25 million people own Roth IRAs, according to the Investment Company Institute, but that's a far cry from the number of Americans who could contribute to one if they wanted. While a Roth IRA isn't the best retirement account for everyone, it has some distinct advantages that make it worth considering, especially
  9. Need Down Payment Assistance?
    Down Payment Assistance: Path to Homeownership. There are resources available to help you buy a home. We have five steps you can take to get started.
  10. 7 Rules to Follow When Crafting a Social Media Strategy for Your Business
    If used effectively, social media can be a low-cost key resource for growing your business. Here are some rules to help you craft your strategy