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Which States Pay The Most (& Least) US Federal Tax Revenue Per Person

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Delaware led all states with $24,575 in federal taxes paid per resident...the lowest contributors per person were West Virginia ($4,867), Mississippi ($5,148), and New Mexico ($5,882)...


Locked Out Of The Dream: Regulation Making Homes Unaffordable Around The World

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Ultimately, the battle over land and property will define our future...

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This Is The Salary Needed To Buy A Home In 50 US Cities

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Since 2017, the salary needed to buy a home in America has more than doubled...

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Retailers Offer Goldman A Consumer Reality Check As One Thing Remains Clear

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"Management continues to focus on investing in value and price..."


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IRS Reminds Taxpayers Of June 16 Payment Deadline, And The Penalties

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The agency charges interest on penalties, which gets accrued for tax underpayment.


US Manufacturing By State: Who Gains Most From 'Made In America'?

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Manufacturing remains geographically diverse across the U.S., with major hubs on both coasts and in the interior...


Citigroup Reverses Course On Controversial Firearm Policies

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...also updated its regulations regarding discriminating clients ‘on the basis of political affiliation.’


How Inflation Undermines Culture And Values

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As the money supply grows seemingly without end, it’s easy to miss how the erosion of our money wreaks both economic and - more subtly - cultural havoc...


The Ongoing Fight Against US Child Labor

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Child labor law violations in the US rose in recent years in a manner the Department of Labor has called "alarming"...


Does Consumer Spending Drive Earnings Growth?

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...the fuel remains the consumer.


These Are The 20 Worst College Degrees For Finding A Job

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As students weigh their post-secondary options, job prospects remain a key consideration...


"Thousands" Of Empty Units After LA Wastes $1 Billion On Homeless Housing

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...the gap between promises and reality is painfully clear: thousands of homeless remain, while motels meant to house them are as empty as ever.


Goldman Delivers Sobering Rates Outlook For Homebuyers

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Relief is unlikely anytime soon. 


US Jobless Claims Surge To 8 Month Highs

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...the DOGE-inspired 'Deep Tristate' region seeing claims surge to their highest since Dec 2021...


Los Angeles Passes New $30 Minimum Wage For Hotel And Airport Workers

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With benefits, the effective wage is $38.35. This is inflationary...


"Too Late!" - Trump Blasts Powell After Weakest ADP Jobs Report In Over 2 Years

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"Powell must now lower the rate... He is unbelievable!!!"


Number Of Zombie Properties Increase In 30 US States

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Zombie homes, which can fall into disrepair and negatively impact the value of other properties in the neighborhood, are a sign of distress in the housing market and the broader economy...


No Deductions To Social Security To Offset Defaulted Student Loans: Education Department

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The Department of Education said the change was to protect social security recipients 'who oftentimes rely on a fixed income'...


These Are The US Cities Gaining And Losing The Most Corporate HQs

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Owing to its pro-business policies and lower cost of living, Texas is attracting scores of corporate headquarters, particularly from California...


'Free' Government Money Accounts For 19% Of All Personal Income

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Free money includes Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, Social Security, and more...