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About 1 in 4 US adults 50 and older who aren't yet retired expect to never retire, AARP study finds
According to findings in an AARP survey that was released Wednesday. About 1 in 4 have no retirement savings. The research shows how a graying America is worrying more and more about how to make ends meet even as economists and policymakers say the U.S. economy has all but achieved a soft landing after two years of record inflation. The...
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A $1 million wealth gap now divides white families from Black and Hispanic ones, research shows
The average wealth gap between white families and Black and Hispanic ones reached a new high in 2022, topping $1 million in household wealth, according to a new report.
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FTC votes to ban noncompete clauses that bar employees from working for competitors
The FTC claims that noncompete agreements limit wage growth and increase prices for consumers.
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Car insurance rates are nuts right now. Here's how to lower your bill when cash is tight
With costs up 22%, it may be time to take that defensive driving course online and bank the discount.
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Here's how LA plans to help workers at 99 Cents Only Stores amid impending closure
The city of Los Angeles will provide resources over the coming weeks to workers impacted by the closure of 99 Cents Only Stores, Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday.
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New plan to keep some 99 Cents Only Stores open
A local investor is searching for a way to keep 99 Cents Only Store locations open in SoCal after the chain declared bankruptcy. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News on Apr. 8, 2024.
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‘This needs to stay.' Patrons concerned over closure of 99 Cents Only Stores
Patrons who frequent the 99 Cents Only Stores and depend on the retailer’s discounted groceries and merchandise are expressing concern after the business announced it will close all 300+ stores.
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Patrons express concerns over 99 Cents Only Stores' closure
With the announcement of 99 Cents Only Stores closing, patrons who depend on the retailer’s cheap pricing are concerned about what to do next. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News on April 5, 2024.
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99 Cents Only Stores to close all locations
Shoppers react to the announcement of the 99 Cents Only Stores intention to close all locations. Anastassia Olmos reports for the NBC4 News on April 4, 2024.
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99 Cents Only Stores to close all locations
The Commerce-based operators of 99 Cents Only stores announced today they will shutter all 371 of its locations, with liquidation sales set to begin Friday.
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Trader Joe's has raised the price of one of its most popular products for the first time in over 20 years
The price tag of the potassium rich fruit has gone up by 20%.
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Home price growth is back at pre-pandemic levels. Here's what that means for buyers and sellers
While price growth is moderating and inventory is improving, overall housing costs remain high, experts say. Here’s what to expect.
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The Federal Reserve may not cut interest rates just yet, here's what that means for your money
The Federal Reserve is not expected to start cutting interest rates just yet. Here’s what that means for your wallet.
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The Body Shop shuts down in the U.S. after filing for bankruptcy
The chain has indicated it will shutter the 50 U.S. locations that had been operating.
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What is ‘shrinkflation'?
The practice usually affects consumers at the grocery store. Here’s what it means.
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A ‘cowboy ski town' where high earners can't afford a home faces a housing battle
In Steamboat, Colorado, along with other mountain towns and destination communities across the country, a pandemic-fueled real estate boom driven by remote workers, second-home buyers and short-term rental investors has caused home prices to nearly double.
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Macy's plans to close 150 locations
The retailer will close 50 locations by the end of the year and another 100 “unproductive” stores will follow. Macy’s plans to leave open 350 locations and focus on its luxury sale lines.
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Consumers are increasingly winning in their fight against higher prices. Here's how
Inflation has changed the way many Americans shop. Now, those changes in consumer habits are helping bring down inflation.
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I've lived in the Netherlands for 14 years—why we're always ranked one of the world's happiest countries
Happiness researcher Olga Mecking shares why “niksen,” the Dutch art of doing nothing, is one of the biggest reasons why people in the Netherlands are so happy and content.
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Young adults are getting used to living on a financial cliff
Many young people came of age between two recessions, a pandemic and crushing student loan debt.