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Yellen Announces Efforts to Boost the Housing Supply as High Prices Create a Crunch

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced new steps to increase access to affordable housing as still-high prices on groceries and other necessities and...

Tropical Storm Alberto Forms in Southwest Gulf

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Alberto formed on Wednesday in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, the first named storm of what is forecast...

Study: Gen Xers Outspend Boomers on Home Renovations

NEW YORK (AP) — A new study by Houzz reveals a surprising trend in the home improvement market — Gen Xers outspend baby boomers...

IRS Wants to End Major Tax Loophole for the Wealthy

WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS plans to end a major tax loophole for wealthy taxpayers that could raise more than $50 billion in revenue...

Real-World Mileage Standard for New Vehicles Rising to 38 MPG

WASHINGTON (AP) — New vehicles sold in the U.S. will have to average about 38 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2031 in real-world...

More Women Made List of Top Paid CEOs in 2023

NEW YORK (AP) — More women are attaining the top job at companies in the S&P 500, but their numbers are still minuscule compared...

ConocoPhillips Buying Marathon Oil for $17.1B

NEW YORK (AP) — ConocoPhillips is buying Marathon Oil in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $17.1 billion as energy prices rise and big...

Tempted to Try a No-Buy Year? Here Are Tips from People Doing It

NEW YORK (AP) — The rules of a no-buy challenge are self-imposed and simple: Make a list of the non-essential items you won't spend...

US Consumer Confidence Rises in May After 3 Months of Declines

WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer confidence in the U.S. rose in May after three straight months of declines, though Americans are still anxious about inflation...

More Companies Offer On-Site Child Care

LAS VEGAS (AP) — They operate in places like an airport, a resort, and a distribution center, tucked away from the public eye but...

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