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Ridgewood NJ, Talking about money is harder than talking about bowel movements, says 28-year-old educator and economics influencer Kyla Scanlon—and she’s not wrong.
Money is personal. It’s tied to our self-worth, reflects our life choices, and exposes our fears and flaws. Yet, despite the flood of financial advice online, many people feel overwhelmed, underinformed, and alienated from the systems that shape their daily lives.
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Ridgewood NJ, Recurring applications for unemployment benefits in the U.S. have reached their highest levels in over three years, signaling longer job searches for out-of-work Americans. These continuing claims provide insight into the number of individuals relying on unemployment benefits.
Continue reading U.S. Unemployment Claims Hit a Three-Year High as Housing Costs Soar
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Ridgewood NJ, a recent MarketWatch/YouGov poll revealed a sobering truth: three out of four Americans see the cost of living as a “major roadblock” to achieving the American dream. Among the factors cited, 64% highlighted housing costs, while others pointed to corruption (55%), healthcare expenses (52%), and taxes (45%) as significant barriers.
Continue reading Cost of Living: A Major Roadblock to the American Dream
