After losing her job, a boomer is 'walking a tightrope' between retiring early and searching for work

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The way Americans pay for higher education is changing

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Trump is now threatening 100% tariffs on the BRICS group — which comprises 9 emerging market countries

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President-elect Donald Trump in Washington.
President-elect Donald Trump is pushing back against any effort to undermine the US dollar.

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Want to get into the AI industry? Head to Abu Dhabi.

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Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates is on a mission to become an AI powerhouse.

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How economic concerns and low voter turnout in Democratic strongholds helped Trump win

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President-elect Donald Trump speaks to House Republicans after his 2024 electoral victory.
President-elect Donald Trump won the 2024 US presidential election with 312 electoral votes.

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9 charts show how buying a home has gotten harder for the average American

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Remote workers are swapping commute hours for side hustles

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A recent LinkedIn survey showed that remote workers are slightly more likely than their peers to have side hustles.

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Online Black Friday spending is on track to break a record this year, despite inflation

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People wait in line to get into Nickelodeon Universe park as they visit the American Dream Mall on Black Friday.
Black Friday shopping TK.

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Canada's Prime Minister argues Donald Trump's tariff plan will hurt Canadians and Americans

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Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau.

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Is the vibecession about to end?

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A 'now hiring' sign is viewed in the window of a fast food restaurant on August 7, 2012 in New York City.

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