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• Bosses are quiet firing staff by making jobs unappealing through RTO mandates and harsh performance reviews. 
• Instead of conducting major layoffs, some bosses are resorting to discreet tactics to cut head count. 
• Experts say it's because employers have more leverage now due to fewer job opportunities. 

Some companies are finding more discreet ways to trim their

Mortgage rates have been increasing this month, and they could remain elevated for at least the next few months.

Average 30-year mortgage rates started the month low, but they've increased substantially since then and are now nearing 7%. The last time rates were above this threshold was in November 2023. 

As the economy balances out and inflation continues to cool, mortgage rates are expected to go

• Deals have abounded in the EV market since last summer.
• Discounts are getting bigger after it got harder to qualify for the $7,500 tax credit.
• The most expensive EVs are seeing the biggest discounts.

Electric vehicles are getting some hefty discounts this year.

In order to deal with a slowdown in

• Gen Zers popularized 'loud budgeting,' a trend promoting transparency in spending habits.
• The trend is a reaction to high living costs and a shift from the 'quiet luxury' approach.
• Strategies include setting clear savings goals and investing in financial literacy.

Gen Zers think people should

• The average cost to attend the 10 largest US universities is over $17,000 a year.
• The "college scorecard" by the US Department of Education shows the annual school costs.
• The cost calculation includes tuition, fees, books, supplies, and living costs.

The cost of attending a

• Donald Trump forgot to mention his son Eric in his victory speech after securing the GOP nomination in South Carolina.
• This was in spite of the fact that Eric was standing on stage with him, and Trump was reading the names off a note card.
• Critics suggested

• The Tulsa Remote program offers remote workers $10,000 to move to Tulsa, Oklahoma.
• Research finds that the influx has boosted local businesses and jobs and increased residents' well-being
• It shows what could happen in other cities that welcome in new workers.

A few years ago, Tulsa, Oklahoma, began to offer something unique to remote workers who moved there: $10

• Twitter and Block cofounder Jack Dorsey balanced running both companies with a rigorous routine.
• Dorsey's routine included waking up early, meditating, exercising, and fasting.
• Dorsey stepped down as Twitter CEO in 2021, but continues to run Block.

What does it take to run two companies at once? Twitter and Block cofounder Jack Dorsey once

• On Wednesday, Rivian announced it was laying off 10% of salaried staff the next day.
• One laid-off worker said it was their fourth round of layoffs at Rivian, but anxiety was still high.
• They waited all night to learn they'd been laid off but were relieved there was an end to uncertainty.

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