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U.S. Retail Sales Fall Most In Nine Years Amid Stock Plunge

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The government shutdown, market turmoil and trade uncertainty may have dampened consumer spending.

Where To Invest—Or Not Invest—Overseas

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Global stocks have done well year-to-date, but not all countries or regions are equal.

Being A Victim Of Financial Fraud Not A Key Concern For Millennials, Study Says

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But that age group is most likely to say that they have been duped.

Your New York Taxes Are Too High? Muni Bonds May Offer An Answer

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While the SALT deduction cap remains in place, investors might find a haven in municipal bonds.

Silicon Valley Suburb Snags Richest U.S. Spot For Third Year

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The Silicon Valley town that billionaires have called home is America’s richest community.

Goldman Said To Have Mulled Buying Boutique In Banking Push

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Goldman Sachs considered a takeover of Harris Williams & Co.

U.S. Budget Deficit Widens To $319 Billion Amid Flat Revenue

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Tax reform and spending increases are ballooning the U.S. federal budget deficit.

Rubio Wants To Curb Stock Buybacks Encouraged By 2017 Tax Law

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The senator from Florida previously criticized the tax reform as being too oriented toward corporations.

Workers Missed Bills, Burned Savings During Government Shutdown

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The government shutdown that ended last month strained the financial security of federal workers.

Bank And Tech Giants Targeted With Median Gender Pay Gap Shareholder Proposals

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Arjuna Capital is targeting Google and other major employers with a median gender pay equity campaign.

Soaring U.S. Crude Oil Production Highlights OPEC's Quandary

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Rising U.S. output continues to pressure OPEC to cut production.

Job Switchers See Best Wage Gain Since 2007 Amid Record Openings

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While overall wage growth is down, job switchers are enjoying larger raises.

Lesbian Couple Included In New CFP Board TV Ads

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The spot is designed to promote diversity and raise awareness of the CFP mark among the public.

SEC Flags Advisor Background Checks In New Alert

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The SEC is enlisting consumers and investors in checking the backgrounds of their advisors and brokers.

Fed Officials Converge On Views On Economy: It's In A Good Place

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Federal Reserve policy makers have offered positive remarks on the U.S. economy in recent days.

Passive Funds Overtake Stock-Pickers In U.S. Large-Cap Market

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Assets in passive funds have exceeded those in active funds in U.S. large-cap stocks for the first time.

Shiller Says Recession Risk Elevated Amid Longest Bull Market

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The bull market "ought to come to an end soon," said the Nobel Prize-winning economist.

Raises Are Still Stuck At 3 Percent: PayScale Employer Survey

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Even as the labor market continues to tighten, there's little evidence of upward pressure on wages.

Greenspan Warns On `Extremely Imbalanced' Path Of U.S. Deficit

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More attention needs to be paid towards the U.S. budget deficit and the national debt, said Alan Greenspan.

Trump Offers No Assurances After Cuomo Meeting On SALT Deduction

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The $10,000 limit on the SALT deduction appears destined to stay in place for the time being.