2 maps show how Americans rely on income like Social Security more than they used to

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More Americans are leaning on safety nets like SNAP and Social Security to afford basics.

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It's time to rethink what work-life balance really means

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Many strive for a work-life balance — but what does it really mean?

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Some of Trump's key cabinet picks provide clues to how his administration will approach the business world

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Trump could push the US debt to levels that cannot be ignored by the end of 2025, BlackRock's bond chief says

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Inflation heated up in October as expected

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How investors are about to profit from a tidal wave of new homes

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Builders have too many new homes on their hands.

Russia's lucrative oil and gas industry is an easy target for Europe after Trump's election victory

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The EU is considering replacing Russian liquified natural gas imports with US shipments — a move that could hit President Vladimir Putin's war chest.

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Here's how much more laptops, TVs, and smartphones could cost under Trump's proposed tariffs, consumer group says

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US consumers could see a surge in tech prices under Donald Trump's proposed tariffs.

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Trump said he'll unleash an oil boom. ExxonMobil CEO says not so fast.

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It won't be easy for Donald Trump to boost US oil production and bring down gas prices.

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Under strain from war, Russia plans a massive layoff in its public sector: report

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Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a bill last month to cut staff in some government agencies by 10%.

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