'Something has been changing': Why a top economist is still worried about a recession even as the US economy keeps growing

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Welcome to credit card points mania

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When played right, credit card rewards can unlock a world of luxury. But it comes at a cost.

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People are still flocking to Florida. It could help them ride out a slowdown in the economy.

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Florida's economic growth has outpaced the nation on an annual basis for the past 11 years.

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Retailers are highlighting two very different realities emerging among squeezed US shoppers

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A shopper at a dollar store in Brooklyn.

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Universal basic income: What UBI is, how it works, how it would affect the economy, and what supporters and critics say

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Universal basic income offers people recurring cash payments, no strings attached.

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The 15 fastest-shrinking jobs in the US

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Employment of telemarketers is projected to fall 21.5% from 2023 to 2033.

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Some Chinese banks are so fearful of sanctions that they're returning payments for goods that have reached Russia, report says

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Russia is having a harder time doing business globally with new sanctions.

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The Alaska Permanent Fund isn't exactly universal basic income, but offers similar benefits to UBI. Here's how it works.

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Alaska's Permanent Fund Dividend gave residents over $1,300 in 2023.

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How Lego built itself into a nearly inflation-proof toy company

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Lego has seen growth where other toy companies have come up against an inflation-induced consumer slump.

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Dollar General just showed how bad things are for budget-conscious shoppers

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A customer shops at a Dollar General store on March 17, 2022 in Vallejo, California.

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