Teens from upper-income families are far more likely to work summer jobs than poor teens. What’s going on?
Teen employment in the U.S. has been declining for decades. Today, many working teens come from higher-income families that encourage
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$1,000 ‘MAGA’ accounts won’t actually make most American kids richer, experts say
So-called MAGA accounts would do little to provide immediate financial relief to families and could worsen wealth inequality, researchers and
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Could tariffs slow down fast fashion and help the environment? Don’t count on it.
Prices increases at retailers like Shein and Temu could lessen demand, but fast-fashion companies are poised to adapt — possibly
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Want to make college a worthwhile investment? First answer these 5 questions.
“College does not pay off for everyone,” according to a new report from the New York Fed...
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Federal jobs went from reliable to risky overnight. Here’s where Americans can find stable work now — and in the future.
No job is disruption-proof, but these industries are projected to grow over the next decade...
