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Gen X is feeling the negative effects of inflation more than any other generation
Inflation worries continue to rise and no group is feeling the pinch more than Gen X.
Cork Gaines
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Blue skies, bold investments: Pleasant weather drives investors to buy more high-risk stocks, study finds
Imagine waking up to a sunlit morning, where the sky is painted with vibrant hues of blue and the a…
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A major student-loan company has 'illegally' tried to collect payments from borrowers whose balances were already wiped out through bankruptcy, a federal watchdog alleges in a new lawsuit
The CFPB sued student-loan company PHEAA, accusing it of ignoring borrowers' bankruptcy discharges …
Ayelet Sheffey
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An American Airlines passenger who was duct-taped to a first-class seat over unruly behavior is being sued by the FAA for $82,000
The FAA accused Heather Wells of hitting a flight attendant and trying to open the cabin door befor…
Pete Syme
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Why employers are reluctant to hire young men
America's young men have stopped working. One reason for the rise in joblessness: our broken unempl…
Emily Stewart
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To feel middle class, you have to be wealthy
Middle-income Americans aren't middle-class; that's reserved for the rich now.
Juliana Kaplan
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Meet the HIFIs: Their obsession with luxury will tank them
HIFIs are predominantly made up of millennials and Gen Zers who want to exude quiet luxury but can'…
Allie Kelly
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Why Americans won't do the one thing that would bring down high prices
People say the economy is bad and everything is too expensive, but they still spend a lot of money …
Emily Stewart
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Louder, prouder, and more extravagant than ever: Welcome to the Decadent Age of New York City nightlife
Wall Street's favorite restaurants are shaking off recession worries. In fact, New York City's nigh…
Linette Lopez
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Americans are spending more on travel and live entertainment. But their personal saving rate has taken a dip.
In 2023, consumer spending on international trips and live entertainment rose by nearly 30 percent,…
John L. Dorman
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Meet the Americans who can't retire
Retirees used to count on ample pensions and a chance to unwind after a long career. Not anymore.
Juliana Kaplan
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Over 27,000 student-loan borrowers are getting $4.1 million in payments in the mail after debt relief companies 'lured' them into 'fake loan forgiveness claims,' a federal consumer agency says
The FTC accused companies of using a "scheme" to trick student-loan borrowers into paying illegal f…
Ayelet Sheffey
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Why I gave up on getting ahead
My drive to succeed helped lift me out of the lower-middle class. But it came at a terrible price.
Tanmoy Goswami
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Cash is no longer king. So why are we still printing so much?
A Fed study showed that most payments are handled through debit or credit cards. However, experts s…
Lloyd Lee
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Boeing lost its way. Other companies should take heed.
Boeing is a quintessential example of America's rotting business culture. After 40 years of mistake…
Linette Lopez
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2.7 million student-loan borrowers' accounts will be switched to a company that the Education Department previously punished for poor customer service
Navient announced it would begin outsourcing servicing of its privately held student loans to MOHEL…
Ayelet Sheffey
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Minneapolis is giving people $500 a month and recipients say the no-strings-attached cash is helping them fight soaring housing costs
An experimental basic income program in Minneapolis is helping 200 low-income families make rent an…
Eliza Relman
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Regulators need to report SVB executives' potential 'outrageous and indefensible' behavior to Congress to avoid mistakes made after the 2008 financial crisis, 2 top Democrats say
After the abrupt closure and bailout of Silicon Valley Bank, Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumentha…
Juliana Kaplan,Ayelet Sheffey
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Here's how to start making money pet sitting and dog walking while having fun and setting your own schedule
Meghan Lim, who has done pet sitting and dog walking as side hustles, shared advice on how to get c…
Madison Hoff
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How loyalty died in the American workplace
Why work feels so broken right now — and how it can be repaired