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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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Stick to the Plan: Don't Panic During Economic Uncertainty
It’s easy to make investment decisions based on emotions rather than logic, but that can lead to poor decisions. I recommend taking a breath, stepping back and evaluating the entire retirement plan.
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5 Simple Ways To Prepare Your Personal Finances For A Recession
Last fall, recession fears were running high. It was hard to escape the conversation; predictions for the next big crash flew all over the media while clients, friends, acquaintances, and others constantly asked the team at my financial planing firm if a recession was really about to happen. Our answer to that question
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Trump’s tariffs: How manufacturers can prepare
The incoming Federal administratioh has promised new tariffs. Here's how companies are reevaluating their supply chains to understand where they're vulnerable.
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10 Examples Of How COVID-19 Forced Business Transformation
From small startups to large corporations, no one has been spared the wrath of the coronavirus pandemic. The worldwide crisis has nearly shut down entire industries and forced companies of all sizes to adapt and evolve. The one silver lining could be that organizations are forced to expedite their use of technology to
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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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When Choosing Funds for Your College 529 Plan, Don’t Make This Mistake
The average cost of public in-state college tuition, fees, room and board in 2020-21 is $26,820 a year and $54,880 for a four-year private college, according to a recent study by the College Board. For a child born today, the four-year cost of college is expected to be $526,629 for private and $230,069 for public, acco
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Consider These Factors Before Deciding Whether to Rent or Buy
As someone who invests in property and property technology (proptech), I often get asked about whether someone should rent or buy a house. Perhaps
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3 Moves to Make Before Doing a Balance Transfer
If you owe money on a few different credit cards, you may be considering a balance transfer. A balance transfer lets you move your existing balances onto a new card with a lower interest rate -- ideally, an initial 0% introductory rate.
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3 Times a Mortgage Refinance Absolutely Doesn't Pay
The interest rate you pay when you first sign your mortgage may not be the interest rate you pay for life -- even with a fixed loan.