Curious Kids: Why does money exist?
Imagine a world without money. With no way to buy stuff, you might need to produce everything you wear, eat or use unless you could figure out how to swap some of the things you made for other items.
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Social Security benefits to see big jump, but concerns, debates linger
Social Security benefits again could see their highest increase in several decades, but those advocating for beneficiaries say there is still plenty of concern about financial hardships, as well as politics surrounding the program.
Consumer groups press for bill to reform credit reporting
Consumer groups are pressing for legislation to reform the way credit agencies handle errors on credit reports.
Fed announces another rate hike to combat inflation, signals more on the way
The U.S. Federal Reserve announced yet another interest rate hike Wednesday, the latest in a series of interest rate increases to address elevated inflation that experts say could have serious negative effects on the economy.
California’s unemployment rate rises to 4.1 percent; employers add 19,900 jobs
Employers in California added 19,900 nonfarm payroll jobs in August after registering 84,800 new hires in July. But the Golden State's unemployment rate rose to 4.1 percent in August/
Guaranteed income programs popping up throughout the country
(The Center Square) - Communities throughout the U.S. are experimenting with social programs that give a "guaranteed income" to some residents with few or no strings attached. An economics professor says universal income could be a more efficient use of taxpayer dollars if it replaces many of the more than 100 welfare programs already out there.
Inflation report: Food prices continue sharp rise as gas costs drop
Prices rose sharply again for food and most other items in the month of August even as gasoline prices dropped, newly released inflation data shows.
Colorado’s minimum wage increasing to $13.65 next year due to high inflation
Colorado's minimum wage is set to increase to $13.65 an hour starting next year, state officials said Tuesday.
Gun, ammunition purchases by credit card will be coded
The international organization responsible for creating merchant category codes for credit card purchases has given its approval to establish one for transactions made at gun stores.
Community college athletes could earn $48 per Instagram post under the right conditions
With all the hype surrounding lucrative endorsement deals for athletes at Division I schools, it's easy for people to get the impression that players at smaller schools - and community colleges in particular - could be left behind in what is now known as the "Name, Image, Likeness era."
