Industries that laid off the most workers in January

The state of the economy after COVID-19 has been uncertain. Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to rank industries responding with layoffs.

From Polaroids to Instant Pots: Every year's must-have shopping fad since 1973

CouponBirds compiled a list of must-have shopping fads over the past 50 years.
How Anxious Are Americans About Their Finances? Very.

(NewsUSA) - A new poll paints a troubling picture of how anxious Americans are about their finances.Nearly half of respondents said they didn’t feel “financially stable,” according to the …

Talking financial literacy and money management with your children

(NewsUSA) - Teaching children about money is one of the greatest gifts you can give them. Start when they’re young with simple lessons like saving up to buy a toy. You can build upon those lessons …

How Financial Planners Can Advance Equality

(NewsUSA) - Financial planning is about helping individuals and families make sound financial decisions that enable them to achieve their life goals. When financial planners provide these services …

10 states where inflation is hitting the hardest

Experian examined data from the Census Bureau's Household Pulse Survey to evaluate which states struggled the most under rising household costs as the U.S. grapples with record inflation.

Ways to save money this year

(BPT) - Home and auto owners are aware of the financial responsibilities associated with each, but those looking to save money understand it goes beyond only reducing mortgage or auto payments. …
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Best Midwest small towns to live in
Robert Hale // Shutterstock The Midwest may be best known for its big cities of Chicago, Detroit, and Indianapolis, but prospective …
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Los Angeles school worker strike just latest in growing trend across US
Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times // Getty Images About 30,000 workers, unionized support staff who make schooling possible for the …
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States with the most adults of retirement age still working
Aruta Images // Shutterstock For many Americans, the typical life plan has long been school, work, retirement at 65, and living …
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How businesses can help employees boost their productivity
GaudiLab // Shutterstock Whether people are working from home, in offices, or in some sort of hybrid model, businesses are always …
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5 charts that show how productivity levels vary by state
Canva The COVID-19 pandemic has driven an increase in productivity nationwide, even if that rise has been uneven from state to …
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Best small towns for retirees in America
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock Many American retirees are looking to age in place, while others who have bid adieu to the …
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College majors that make the most money
Canva With student loan debt and the economic aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic weighing on their minds, prospective college …
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Counties where the most people work from home in each state
fizkes // Shutterstock When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in early 2020, every task that could adapt to a remote activity …
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College majors with the highest and lowest unemployment rates
Canva College students can easily get overwhelmed by the many possible subjects to study. Even after identifying their main …
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9 techniques employers use to retain top talent
fizkes // Shutterstock From the Great Resignation to layoffs in the tech industry, it's no secret the job market has been volatile …
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Spending and Saving Strategies for 2023

(NewsUSA) - The past few years have upended many perceptions of financial stability. A layoff or career change, inflation never before seen by younger generations and the lingering uncertainty of …