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Money Matters: Average 401 (k) balances grew 11%, United Airlines requiring earbuds for passengers
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (105+ words) Money Matters: Average 401 (k) balances grew 11%, United Airlines requiring earbuds for passengers'WKMG Money Matters: Average 401 (k) balances grew 11%, United Airlines requiring earbuds for passengers "Thought it would be hilarious:" Teen arrested over school shooting call in Orange County Money Matters: Gas prices…...
Iran war casts a pall over UK economic update
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (338+ words) LONDON " With oil prices soaring and stocks tanking, the fast-evolving Iran war has cast a pall over the economic forecasts that British Treasury chief Rachel Reeves is set to unveil on Tuesday. Reeves had hoped her statement to the House…...
Iran attacks threaten US economy with more uncertainty around inflation, growth
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (804+ words) WASHINGTON " The U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran add yet more question marks around a U.S. economy already buffeted by on-and-off tariffs, weak hiring, and lingering inflationary pressures. The war has already raised oil prices and could lift prices at the pump…...
China's economic ambitions hit limits to growth as its national congress meets
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (1083+ words) Chan Ho-Him And Ken Moritsugu BEIJING " China's progress in building a modern economy, evident in its kung-fu fighting robots and self-parking cars, is hitting limits as a downturn in its housing industry drags on, small businesses suffer and young people…...
IMF says it is releasing $2.3 billion to Egypt after reforms help to stabilize the economy
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (301+ words) CAIRO " The International Monetary Fund says it allowing Egypt to draw on about $2.3 billion from an earlier approved loan, noting that the country has made progress in restoring economic stability and reducing inflation as part of a reform program. The…...
US consumer confidence improves modestly in February after cratering the first month of 2026
1+ week, 1+ day ago (344+ words) WASHINGTON " The American consumer's confidence in the U.S. economy improved slightly in February after cratering a month earlier. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose to 91.2 in February from an upwardly revised 89 last month. A measure of…...
Money Matters: New report shows impact of tariffs on Americans, McDonald's Shamrock Shake returns
2+ week, 5+ day ago (107+ words) Money Matters: New report shows impact of tariffs on Americans, McDonald's Shamrock Shake returns'WKMG Money Matters: New report shows impact of tariffs on Americans, McDonald's Shamrock Shake returns Florida measles cases spike amid nationwide surge St. Cloud City Council debates…...
Money Matters: Income needed to buy a home drops slightly, Krispy Kreme celebrates love with freebie
2+ week, 6+ day ago (128+ words) Money Matters: Income needed to buy a home drops slightly, Krispy Kreme celebrates love with freebie'WKMG Money Matters: Income needed to buy a home drops slightly, Krispy Kreme celebrates love with freebie Florida bill that would create new way to…...
Asia shares mostly gained after Wall Street wobbled over strong jobs report
2+ week, 6+ day ago (494+ words) HONG KONG " Asia shares were mostly higher Thursday and benchmarks in Japan and South Korea reached new records after Wall Street wobbled following a better-than-expected U.S. job report. U.S. futures edged higher. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 surpassed the 58,000 mark early in the session as…...
Dollars & Sense: Why the Idea of 20/4/10 is broken
3+ week, 1+ day ago (1347+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. " For some readers, the headline is intriguing because you already know what it means. For others, you're wondering "What is 20/4/10?" 20/4/10 is a budgeting guideline to help consumers pick out a vehicle that fits their budget instead of overspending....