Russians are spending big on travel and cognac. But the boom is just one 'last growth spurt,' says an analyst.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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JD Vance tries out a $5,000 expanded child tax credit proposal to secure support from the pro-family crowd

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Sen. JD Vance speaks to a child at a rally in Arizona.

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Barcelona is banning Airbnbs. Other European cities have cracked down already — with some success.

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Photo illustration of a phone with Airbnb logo.

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A boomer lives on $1,601 monthly from Social Security and struggles to pay bills. She plans to wait a few more years until she touches her 401(k).

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A teacher handing out papers to elementary-age students
Maureen, 67, (not pictured) is a former elementary school teacher living on $1,600 a month in Social Security benefits.

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A millennial couple who make $250,000 say they can't find a home in their budget: 'We refuse to become house-poor'

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Laura Graves and family
Laura Graves and her husband Samuel each make six figures but are struggling to find a home in their budget in the Portland area.

Laura Graves

CEO compensation at some of the largest companies was a whopping 268 times as much as their average worker last year

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Russia's GDP growth slowed in Q2 while inflation continued to soar on the back of heavy state spending: report

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The Kremlin in Moscow.
Moscow.

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From 'hushed hybrid' to 'quiet vacationing,' here are the biggest workplace trends right now

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overemployed worker
Employees are taking a stand against corporate drudgery through a slate of viral workplace trends.

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These 10 cities around the world have the most ultrawealthy people

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New York skyline
New York City has the most ultrawealthy inhabitants, one of six US cities on the list.

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Résumé gaps don't have to kill your job search — here's what to say about them

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A hiring person looks at a person at a hiring fair
Having a gap in your résumé doesn't have to derail your job search.

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