The implosion of the 'typical American family'

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The typical American family — a happily married mother and father with two children who live under one roof — has slowly deteriorated over the last 50 years.

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RBC says these 6 reasons explain why a recession will strike in the first half of 2024

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RBC Global Asset Management assigns a 70% probability for a recession in 2024, according to its year-ahead outlook.

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'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary warns of a 'downsized America' as rising prices and loan payments force consumers to cut back

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"Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary.

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A record high 58% of American households now own stocks

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A successful buyer’s annual median household income is approximately $96,590, according to Zillow.

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Treasury bond buyers are increasingly households - and they could help keep a lid on yields

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US Treasury Department.

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Massive home-price appreciation might be the secret to keeping consumers afloat as savings dry up

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Everyone fled big cities during the pandemic. So why is your rent still so damn high?

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics
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If you're wondering why your rent is still so high, look no further than all the people who ditched their roommates over the past few years.

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Because people ditched their roommates

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