Strategic Petroleum Reserve is at its lowest since 1985. While average gas prices at the pump have decreased from their $5 peak, gasoline is still significantly more expensive…
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Middle-Class Families Falling Behind Financially
Inflation continues to rise. A new Primerica poll shows that three out of four middle-class households report falling behind as the cost of living continues its increase. The…
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Inflation Hits 40-Year High
Fuel costs have contributed to the newest numbers. The economic report for June shows that prices were up broadly. Core prices, a measure that does not include food…
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Latest Jobs Numbers Point to Solid Growth
Numbers ease recession fears for now. U.S. employers added 372,000 jobs to the U.S. economy in June, extending a streak of strong labor market gains, yet the broader…
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Veterans Utilize Instant Loan Approval
More than 41% of loans against life insurance have been processed through updated VA technology. The Department of Veterans Affairs implemented its Instant Loan Approval service as part…
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Federal Reserve Committed to Bringing Down Inflation
Chairman Powell says they will “do whatever it takes.” Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the U.S. central bank will “do whatever it takes” even if…
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Legislation to Reduce Insulin Costs Proposed in Senate
Bipartisan bill could impact 8.4 million Americans. On Wednesday, Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Senator Susan Collins of Maine unveiled a draft for bipartisan legislation to…
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Legislators Propose Review of Semiconductor Supply Chain
Chips are primarily produced in Taiwan. A bipartisan group of legislators in the House of Representatives led by Representative Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin is proposing a systematic review…
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Secretary Yellen Says Gas Tax Holiday Worth Considering
National average price per gallon exceeds $5. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said a federal gas tax holiday to ameliorate the burden of rising gas prices across the country…
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Small Businesses Fall Behind in Hiring
Inflation is taking its toll. Data shows that companies with 50 workers or less have lost employees and face hiring difficulties over three of the past four months. Keeping…
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