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National Economy
Budgeting
How to Protect Your Budget Before a Recession Is Called
The saving rate has slid to 3% and credit card debt just hit a record $1.25 trillion. Here's how to protect your budget before any recession is called.
Cedric Garrett
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Jun 4, 2026
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5 min
Financial Wellbeing
April 2026 Jobs Report: 115K Beats Forecast, Wages Slip
April 2026 payrolls beat forecasts at 115,000, but 3.6% wage growth trailed inflation — a hiring win that was still a real pay cut for many.
Cedric Garrett
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May 10, 2026
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3 min
Financial Wellbeing
April Jobs Report: Strong Headline, Weak Fundamentals
April added 115K jobs, beating forecasts—but unemployment held at 4.3% and involuntary part-time work jumped, signaling fragile fundamentals.
Cedric Garrett
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May 9, 2026
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4 min