economy

You may be happy with where you’re living now, but what about in the years to come?

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Beef lovers will soon feel the effects of the worst drought in 50 years as the price of meat rises sharply in the coming months. The ongoing drought gripping two-thirds of the country has caused crops to wither and sent the cost of feed soaring. Experts say this will cause meat prices to skyrocket.

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California has certainly had its share of financial woes, and now the city of Stockton, about 80 miles east of San Francisco, is set to become the largest American municipality to declare bankruptcy.

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It seems that there might be a correlation between long-term unemployment and poor health.

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According to a study done by the Federal Reserve, the net worth of the average American family dropped a stunning 40 percent between 2007 and 2010 — mostly because of the housing crisis.

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Taco Bell’s Doritos Locos Tacos, made with a nacho cheese-flavored Doritos shell, have been a hit. A huge hit.

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You might think there are more millionaires living in the United States these days than ever before, but a recent study suggests that you would be wrong.

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If you work at home, you’re part of a growing number of employees who do so. In fact, according to a new report, twice as many people telecommute now than just 10 years ago.

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The economy has made it practically impossible to get a job in some corners of the country. Some, however, have had an easier time than others at creating opportunities for the unemployed to become employed once again.

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Some industries like real estate and the newspaper industry might have taken a noticeable nose dive during the recent downturn in the economy, but others have seen an equally noticeable rise.

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