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The Fed will raise rates again.  But that's playing with fire |  CNN Business

The Fed will raise rates again. But that’s playing with fire | CNN Business

A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber ? You can register here. New York CNN — The Federal Reserve is almost certain to announce on Wednesday that it will raise interest rates again. But investors are hoping it will be a smaller increase than the …

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There's Bad News About the Big Social Security Rise of 2023

There’s Bad News About the Big Social Security Rise of 2023

(Christy Biber) Social Security retirees will get a huge increase in benefits in 2023. Their monthly checks will increase by 8.7%. This increase in benefits is the largest annual increase in pension payments in the past four decades. Seniors may be delighted to see their payments increase so much. But there’s some really bad news …

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The IRS says its 87,000 new hires could help raise up to $1 trillion, by forcing tax cheats to pay.  But will more "fire-breathing dragons" really do the trick?

The IRS says its 87,000 new hires could help raise up to $1 trillion, by forcing tax cheats to pay. But will more “fire-breathing dragons” really do the trick?

The IRS says its 87,000 new hires could help raise up to $1 trillion, by forcing tax cheats to pay. But will more “fire-breathing dragons” really do the trick? Get ready, ultra-wealthy Americans: President Joe Biden wants you to start paying your share. Through the Cut Inflation Act, Biden plans to increase funding for the …

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As Job Seeker Market Lingers, West Michigan Employers Raise Wages to Stay Competitive

As Job Seeker Market Lingers, West Michigan Employers Raise Wages to Stay Competitive

gRand Rapids-area employers have raised wages an average of 5.2% this year, an amount that exceeds historic norms as companies adjust wages to attract and retain people in an extremely tight labor market. The wage increases for 2022 compare to the average wage increases of 4.4% granted by employers in the region in 2021 across …

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3 Ways to Earn an Extra $500 in 2023 – Without a Pay Raise

Image source: Getty Images Here’s how to earn an extra $500, with no pay raise, second job, or side hustle required. Key points There are several financial products you can open to earn hundreds of dollars or more. Many bank accounts and credit cards offer introductory bonuses to new customers who meet the qualifying requirements. …

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Cameron Mitchell owns 43 restaurants across the United States and said he had to double regular price increases from 3.5% to 7% due to inflation

Inflation hits diners as CEO of 43 restaurants in US says he’s been forced to raise prices

A restaurateur behind 43 restaurants across the United States says he was forced to double price increases on the menu due to inflation. Cameron Mitchell said while prices would normally be increased by 3.5% in any given year, he now had to increase them by up to 7%. Cameron Mitchell Restaurants CEO, 75, says he …

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Fed to raise rates by 50 basis points, but top policy rate could be higher: Reuters poll

Fed to raise rates by 50 basis points, but top policy rate could be higher: Reuters poll

By Prerana Bhat BENGALURU (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve will downgrade in December to propose a 50 basis point interest rate hike, but economists polled by Reuters say a longer period of U.S. central bank tightening and a peak higher policy rates are the biggest risks to the current outlook. U.S. consumer price inflation unexpectedly …

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The Fed will raise rates by 50 basis points, but the key rate could be higher

The Fed will raise rates by 50 basis points, but the key rate could be higher

BENGALURU, Nov 18 (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve will downgrade in December to propose a 50 basis point interest rate hike, but economists polled by Reuters say a longer period of U.S. central bank tightening and a higher policy rate peak are the biggest risks to the current outlook. U.S. consumer price inflation unexpectedly fell …

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Elon Musk's rapid Twitter changes could raise legal issues, experts say

Elon Musk’s rapid Twitter changes could raise legal issues, experts say

As Elon Musk continues his rapid and sweeping changes on Twitter – including mass layoffs and requiring remaining employees to commit to “long hours” or leave – lawyers and experts in Jobs said his demands could open the billionaire and his business to a number of legal issues. . In a company-wide ultimatum sent Wednesday …

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In midterm elections, some voters choose to raise taxes on the wealthy

In midterm elections, some voters choose to raise taxes on the wealthy

Wealth Consulting Group CEO Jimmy Lee said investors would start taking a “longer-term view” after the election. In Tuesday’s crucial midterm elections, residents of Massachusetts and California had to decide whether to pass major tax policy changes, including raising the rates paid by the wealthiest Americans. Despite the fact that only about 0.6% of high-income …

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