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Powell Steps Down as Fed Chair but Stays on Board, Defying Trump
Jerome Powell's term as Fed chair ended Friday, but he stays on the board, vowing to fight Trump's attacks on the centra
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Young Borrowers Turn to Personal Loans for Daily Expenses as Inflation Bites
A new report reveals that over 10% of personal loan borrowers are Gen Z, using the funds for routine expenses like bills
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Raising Cane's Opens 8 New Locations in May, Eyes National Expansion
Raising Cane's opens 8 new locations in May, including first stores in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and a drive-thru in Queens,
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Virginia Contestant Smashes 'Price Is Right' Record with $240K Mother's Day Win
Vanessa from Virginia shattered the single-game record on 'The Price Is Right,' winning more than $240,000 in a BetMGM-b
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2026's Top Job Markets for New Graduates Revealed in New ADP Study
ADP Research's new study ranks the best US metros for new graduates in 2026, highlighting major shifts from last year's
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Hassett Forecasts Robust Job Market Despite Iran War-Driven Gas Spike
Kevin Hassett, a top Trump economic adviser, projected a very strong US job market despite Iran conflict-driven price hi
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Redfin Reveals 2026's Hottest Housing Markets: Florida and Midwest Lead
Redfin's 2026 ranking of hottest U.S. neighborhoods spotlights affordable areas in Florida and the Midwest, with Land O'
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Delta Ends Complimentary Snacks and Drinks on Select Routes Starting May 19
Delta Air Lines is eliminating complimentary food and drink service on a number of flights as of May 19, a move the carr
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Dollar's Steep Drop Since Trump's Return Quietly Squeezes American Households
The U.S. dollar has fallen about 10% since Trump returned to the White House, quietly driving up costs on imports, trave
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First 'Jeopardy!' Winner's Prize: Then vs. Now
The first Jeopardy! winner earned $2,680 in 1964, worth about $26,000 today—a fraction of what today's contestants can w
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Two Paycheck Months in 2023: How Your Pay Schedule Creates a 'Bonus' Payday in May
If you get paid biweekly, May brings a third paycheck—not a bonus from your boss, but a quirk of the calendar. Here's wh
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Fresno Leads as Mortgage Payments Drop in Major US Cities, LendingTree Reports
Average monthly mortgage payments dropped from $1,990 to $1,942 in 2025, with Fresno, California seeing a 17.5% decline.