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  Economy Has Resumed Its Pre-Pandemic Course

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  Tom Merton / Getty ImagesAfter all the economic upheavals since 2020, one major measure of the economy is nearly back on its pre-pandemic trajectory. …

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  Is It Still a Good Time To Switch Jobs?

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  At the beginning of 2022, Grace Spencer was working as a digital content coordinator for a children’s craft company in New Jersey. She had been there …

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  Debt Ceiling Debacle Could Double Unemployment

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  If Republicans and Democrats do not reach a deal over the nation’s debt ceiling, the financial fallout could damage the economy so badly that …

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  Tax Season Has Begun, But When Does it End? That Depends

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  Mikael Vaisanen / Getty ImagesTax season officially started on Monday, but when it ends depends on where you live. The IRS officially began accepting …

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  One of the Pandemic Era's Biggest Tax Breaks Has Expired

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  SDI Productions/Getty ImagesDon’t expect a larger-than-usual tax credit for child care expenses: 2021’s massive expansion of the Child Dependent Care …

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  Diamonds, Filet Mignon Will Be Cheaper This Valentine’s Day

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  LumiNola / Getty ImageIf you plan to celebrate this Valentine’s Day by buying your sweetheart chocolates or jewelry, it’s going to cost you more than …