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The Latest Breaking News from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics

A Report Says The Worst AI-Related Labor Fears Are Not Materializing Yet. Jobs Are Falling While Hiring Is On The Rise.

Announced layoffs fell in July while announced hirings by companies reached their highest level for the month since 2022, according to a report by global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

International Business Times

2027 Social Security Payment Increase: Retirees Could Get $70 More a Month, but Critics Say It's Not Enough

Forecasts suggest a Social Security increase in 2027, but campaigners say it won't cover retirees' living expenses, urging a change in calculation methods.

International Business Times UK

Social Security Adjustment in 2027: Maximum Monthly Benefit Could Reach $5,378 Under 3.8% COLA

Economic forecasts predict a 3.8% Social Security adjustment for 2027, potentially raising maximum monthly benefits to $5,378, offering a financial lifeline for American retirees.

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Nearly 2 Million Americans Have Been Out of Work for Over Six Months, the Highest Toll Since 2021

Long-term unemployment in the US has climbed to its highest level since December 2021, with nearly 2 million out of work for six months or more despite a strong May jobs report.

International Business Times UK

If You Want to Know How Much Inflation Has Really Hurt U.S. Consumers, Skip the CPI and Study Big Mac Burger Prices

This analysis explores the gap between official core CPI and real-world costs using the Big Mac as a constant. Hedonic adjustments create a statistical illusion of growth while masking a long-term decline in purchasing power.

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Americans Largely Blame Trump Over Gas Price Surge As Election-Year Pressure Builds, Poll Shows

The findings reflect ongoing voter frustration with energy prices amid broader global economic and geopolitical instability.

International Business Times

Here Are 6 Jobs That Still Pay $75K With No College Degree — and Where To Find Them

Here are six occupations that offer a $75,000 (or higher) salary via apprenticeships and licensing.

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How Much Snowbird Retirees Spend Monthly Living Between Two Homes

As living costs and housing markets continue to shift, retirees who adopt a snowbird lifestyle must budget carefully.

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4 Budgeting Lessons To Learn From 2025

Explore some of the top budgeting lessons from 2025 to carry into 2026.

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US hiring held firm in December capping weakest year of growth since pandemic

White House is meanwhile facing questions about an apparent embargo breach over Trump’s social media post

The Guardian - US

“Don’t Test Me, I’m Already Broken”: 30 Hilarious Memes From This Online Group For Programmers

Programming is not just being a "Hackerman." Movies and TV shows might have you believe that it's all keyboard smashing and saying "I'm in" a few seconds later. Real programming takes patience, dedication, and thoroughness. What's one way for programmers to decompress so they don't go insane? Meme their job!…

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What Does a Lousy August Jobs Report Have to Do with a September Fed Rate Cut?

America’s latest employment figures paint a bleak picture of the U.S. jobs market. The silver lining: Weak job growth and cooling wages mean that a decrease in borrowing rates is now almost certainly on the horizon.

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The 10 'Real' Richest Counties in the US

In America's wealthiest counties, high incomes are common, yet the cost-of-living burdens are often lower than those typically found in major metro areas.

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The pros and cons of job-hopping if you want to be CEO

There are benefits and drawbacks to staying at one company if you’re a CEO aspirant.

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Stocks Climb on Positive Corporate News and Lower Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.33%. US stocks today are modestly higher, with the S&P 500 posting a 1-month high,...

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Dollar Remains Weak Ahead of Annual BLS Payroll Revisions

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.03% and posted a new 7-1/2 month low. Strength in stocks today has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, speculation that the US Bureau of Labor Statistics will revise US payroll growth lower today is undercutting the dollar. The markets...

Fortune

Should nurses get paid less than tech workers? Based on the data, they largely do

Nurses in California make over double those working in Alabama.

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IT jobs have median salaries double that of all occupations in the U.S. Here’s how you can make more money in the space

With median salaries above $130,000 for many roles, IT is not an industry to pass up on.

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The Independent UK

The Big Stay: Why we’re rejecting Linkedin job offers and staying put for longer

Forget the ‘Great Resignation’ world of post-pandemic job-hopping: it’s time to usher in a new era. But are we happier at work, or just too scared to jump ship? Helen Coffey investigates the latest trend for prioritising employment stability over new horizons

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If you want a career in tech, computer engineering is versatile path toward a high-paying salary

Computer engineering is an all-encompassing role that leads to a mastery in both computer hardware and software.

Fortune

10 of the highest-paying public health jobs right now

Four years after the pandemic shined a spotlight on public health, it remains an in-demand field.

International Business Times UK

15 Blue Collar Jobs That Pay Well In The US: These Roles Pay $60K And Up

Blue-collar jobs pay well and don't always require college degrees. Explore high-paying options in the US, from ship captain to MRI technologist.

Fortune

Inflation means your grocery bill has skyrocketed ahead of Thanksgiving. Here’s how prices have changed—and why it’s so expensive

The price of turkey may have dropped, but Americans will still see higher grocery costs ahead of Thanksgiving.

The Conversation

Fossil fuel workers have the skills to succeed in green jobs, but location is a major barrier to a just transition

As the U.S. shifts away from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources, thousands of coal, oil and gas workers will be looking for new jobs.

Reason

Inflation Jump Highlights Biden's Vulnerability on Energy

When theories fail and economic rules reassert themselves, it’s human beings who feel pain.

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