CDC says iceberg lettuce cyclosporiasis outbreak has ended
The lettuce-linked outbreak has ended, but delayed case reports and FDA’s investigation mean the full 2026 picture is still develo...
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Economy
Inflation outpacing wage growth cuts into purchasing power in August
Consumer prices rose 3.4% from a year earlier in August, ahead of 3.1% wage growth, leaving average real earnings lower.
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Japan rate hike: Why the yen weakened after the BOJ decision
The BOJ lifted rates to 1.25%, but investors focused on a split vote and cautious forward signals rather than the increase itself.
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UK inflation rises to 3.1% in August as fuel prices climb
UK annual inflation rose from 2.9% to 3.1% in August, led by petrol and diesel costs ahead of a Bank of England rate decision.
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Indonesia finance minister Suahasil Nazara faces fiscal credibility test
Suahasil Nazara inherits a projected 2.85% deficit and investor concerns as Indonesia prepares its next budget.
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What is APR on a credit card? Interest calculations and examples
APR is the annualized cost of carrying a credit card balance. Interest is commonly calculated daily, and different transactions ca...
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What is a spousal IRA? Eligibility and how it works
A spousal IRA is a regular traditional or Roth IRA that lets a married couple use one spouse’s earned income to fund retirement sa...
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What is 401(k) vesting? Schedules and examples
Your own 401(k) contributions are yours from day one. Vesting determines how much employer money you keep if you leave.
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What happens to your 401(k) when you leave a job?
Your savings generally remain yours, but vesting, plan rules and rollover mechanics determine what happens next.
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How to roll over a 401(k): steps and common mistakes
A practical guide to moving an old 401(k), avoiding withholding traps and checking what you may give up.
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SEP IRA vs. solo 401(k): eligibility, contributions and administration
A solo 401(k) can add employee deferrals to employer contributions; a SEP IRA trades that flexibility for simpler administration.
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What is a Roth conversion? Taxes, timing and trade-offs
A Roth conversion moves existing pre-tax retirement money into a Roth IRA and generally creates taxable income today.
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