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Say Hello Again to a So-So Job Market

In mid-2024, the ratio of job openings to job seekers — which represents the balance of supply and demand in the U.S. labor market — returned to pre-COVID levels.

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Breaking Down the Numbers: The Soaring U.S. National Debt

The U.S. national debt is the total amount of money owed by the federal government. As of January 2025, it stands at $36.16 trillion.1

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Staying on Top: 5 Tips for Maintaining a Strong Credit Score

It’s hard to imagine functioning in today’s world without credit. Whether you’re buying a car or purchasing a home, credit has become an integral part of our everyday lives.

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Concerned About Cyberattacks? The Threat Is Real

According to a 2024 survey, 60% of small businesses believe that cyberattacks are the biggest threat they currently face, and rightly so.1

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Funding the Federal Government

The IRS collected a little more than $4 trillion in net taxes (after refunds) in fiscal year 2023.

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