Inflation cooled more than expected in January

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics published new consumer price index data on Friday.

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The K-shaped economy is reshaping Valentine's Day spending

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The fundraiser for James Van Der Beek's family highlights a harsh truth about young cancer

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James Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly.
James Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly.

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The 13 college majors with the highest unemployment

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Recent anthropology grads had an unemployment rate of almost 8% in 2024.

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Four generations of a family moved in together. Their 'crazy dream' helps them save on childcare and elder care costs.

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Lily Telloyan's family
Lily and Alex Telloyan, center, moved in with Lily's parents and grandparents in 2024. Their son, Xander, was born in April 2025.

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Get ready for a tax season run by a much smaller IRS

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Staffing cuts at the IRS could strain customer service during tax filing season.

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Americans aren't flocking to Florida like they used to. Higher prices are a big reason.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Style
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Beachgoers in Fort Lauderdale.

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Mark Cuban says money won't change your misery — but it will change your stress

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Mark Cuban
Mark Cuban pushed back on Elon Musk's viral take, saying that money eases stress but won't make unhappy people happy.

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She's 60 and just lost ACA subsidies. Now her health insurance costs $903 a month — and she's avoiding the doctor.

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Monthly premiums spiked in 2026 for Americans with Affordable Care Act insurance plans.

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Canadians are staying away from the US — and the drop in travel is getting hard to ignore

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Economy
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Fewer Canadians visiting the US affects some small businesses.

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