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A Modern Guide to When You Actually Need to Tip
As new technology adds to social pressure, this modern guide to tipping reveals how to approach gratuities for everyone from your barista to the car mechanic.
By Laura Petrecca Published
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Banks Lost Billions on Bad Loans Last Quarter: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Bank deposits are also down, and more people are tapping into their savings.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Published
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Kiplinger Special Report: Key Business Costs for 2024
Economic Forecasts Looking at business costs for 2024, expect slight cost increases across the board, from insurance rates to shipping expenses. Profits will be up, too.
By John Miley Published
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August Jobs Report Shows Pace of Hiring Continues to Ease: What the Experts Are Saying
Jobs Report A third straight month of slower jobs growth and an uptick in the unemployment rate keeps the Fed on track to leave interest rates unchanged.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Americans Expect Higher Wages
U.S. workers have lower job market expectations than a year ago, but stand firm on higher pay.
By Seychelle Thomas Published
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The Fed Remains Prepared to Raise Rates Further If Needed, Powell Says
The central bank remains committed to reaching its 2% inflation target.
By Esther D’Amico Published
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Passenger Rail Is Making a Comeback: Kiplinger Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Privately-owned passenger rail lines are popping up in the U.S. which could make getting to popular vacation destinations easier.
By Sean Lengell Published
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Key U.S. Foreign Policy Challenges in Power Struggle with China and Russia: Kiplinger Forecasts
Economic Forecasts The U.S. faces a power struggle with China and Russia, with challenges like controlling exports of critical technologies and responding to the war on Ukraine.
By Matthew Housiaux Published
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Clean Energy Backlog Eases with Groundbreaking New Rule: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is opening up the pathway to the electric grid, easing a clean energy backlog with a groundbreaking new rule.
By Matthew Housiaux Published
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