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When One Job Can’t Pay for Two Careers

April 5, 2026

A long illness can change everything. One partner’s health crash often becomes another family’s financial crash too. This couple moved so one could study music, banking on a degree to lift their future. But joblessness sticks around—no matter how many applications get sent. The sick partner is now b

business

Young China’s Economy: Hope or Hurdle?

March 11, 2026

China hit a 5 % growth target in 2025, but the headline numbers hide deeper worries. A housing slump and trade friction with the United States add to a problem that may be harder to solve: young people’s faith in their future. Many millennials and Gen Zers are trading down on everything—from fash

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The Youth Job Gap Is Growing Fast

February 26, 2026

In the last three months of 2025, almost a million UK residents aged 16‑24 were neither working nor studying. The Office for National Statistics says this group, called Neet, made up 12. 8% of that age range. The overall figure has slipped a little compared with last year, but the share of young wom

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Rising Minimum Wage Sparks Job Crunch for Young Workers

February 15, 2026

The Bank of England’s policy adviser, Catherine Mann, warned that a steep climb in Britain’s minimum wage for younger employees has pushed up joblessness among 18‑to‑24‑year‑olds. Recent data show this group’s unemployment rate hit 13. 7% in the last quarter of 2023, a jump from 10. 2% three years e

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Time to Tackle Your 2025 Taxes: Here's What You Need to Know

January 27, 2026

Tax time is rolling around again, and New Yorkers need to get ready. The state's tax agency has kicked off the 2025 income tax filing season. This is when both the state and federal tax departments start accepting returns. The big deadline is April 15, so mark your calendars. If you need more time,

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Gen Z's Job Hunt Hurdles: Are They Ready or Is the System Broken?

January 11, 2026

The job market for young people in the UK is tough. Nearly a million people aged 16 to 24 were not in education, employment, or training (NEET) between July and September 2025. That's a lot of young people struggling to find their footing. The government is so concerned that they launched an indepen

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Is the Job Market Hiding a Secret Storm?

January 10, 2026

The job market might be in a tricky spot. A special chart, not many people talk about, is making some economists nervous. It's called the Beveridge curve. It shows how job openings and unemployment are connected. Right now, it's hinting that things might get worse soon. Last month, the US added 50,

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Jobless Claims: A Mixed Picture for the US Economy

January 8, 2026

In the final week of 2025, the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits saw a slight increase. This rise, though small, hints at a potential shift in the job market. The latest data shows 208, 000 people filed for jobless claims, up by 8, 000 from the previous week. This number matches

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The Job Market's Mixed Signals in 2025

January 8, 2026

The last jobs report of 2025 is out, and it's a mixed bag. Economists had different ideas about what to expect. Some thought 55, 000 jobs were added in December, which is a bit less than the 64, 000 jobs added in November. But others believed the holiday season could have pushed the number up to 105

politics

Michigan's 2026 Law Changes: What You Need to Know

January 4, 2026

Starting in 2026, Michigan is rolling out a bunch of new laws that will affect everyday life. From higher wages to stricter rules on ticket sales, these changes aim to address current economic and social issues. One big change is the new 24% wholesale tax on recreational marijuana. This is on top o