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Work Shift: Why Purpose-Driven Jobs Pay Less
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Most Americans support regulating generative AI
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Safety and affordability top-of-mind for Chicagoans ahead of mayoral inauguration
Capitalism's Crisis Of Perception
People are "cash-stuffing" to manage their spending as the cost-of-living crisis bites
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A new survey might be the first indication that economic woes are casting clouds over the push for climate action
34% of workers say they'd post how much money they make online - Gen Z and millennials are even more eager
Millennial homeowners finally outnumber renters. But they still aren't catching up to baby boomers
Americans are over the endless anxiety loop. Only the rich, remote workers, and Gen Zers really care about the banking crisis, according to The Harris Poll
How do Americans define wealth? The answer may surprise you
More American women are single than ever before - and it's costing them big money
Americans want weight loss drugs like Ozempic to be covered by insurance. Most of the time, they aren't.
Layoff anxiety is real - but you can still thrive during challenging times. Here's how
Millennials are more likely than other generations to support a cap on personal wealth
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Amidst economic uncertainty, new survey shows cautious optimism among small business owners for 2023
Women aren't investing at the same rate as men. Here's why it matters - and how the gap can be closed
Working Parents' Behavior Driven By Looming 2023 Recession
The unsung heroes of the American economy: Grandmothers
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Are grandmothers who provide childcare key in driving the US economy?
Don't tell Americans the economy is getting better - they're still worried about a recession, poll finds
Will Johnson in Seven
The high price of being single: 'It's all on one person'
Exclusive: Babysitting rates surged nearly 10% last year
Childcare is so expensive that educated women are dropping out of the workforce because they refuse to put more than 25% of their paycheck toward the cost
Go Ahead, Fire Me: Some Workers Welcome Losing Their Jobs
How To Succeed As a First-Time Entrepreneur
Will Johnson: Why Lightfoot - or almost anyone else - could win the mayoral election
Harris Poll: Chicagoans favor unions more than they support paying for public pensions
Should You Start A Side Hustle? 5 Ways To Ensure Success
42% of Americans say it’s up to local government to fix homelessness. Can they? [Grid/Harris Poll]
The In-Demand Freelance Skills Where Earnings Are Growing The Fastest
These are the 3 most promising side hustles of 2023: Delivery jobs ‘take way too much of your earnings,’ says expert
Survey Said: Ten Polls That Generated The Most Interest In 2022
Watch: Diving Into the Data Behind Health and Economic Inequities
Harris Poll: High cost of housing is making Chicago inhospitable
CFOs are worried about everything right now - but especially revenue and earnings growth
These are workers' biggest fears about 2023
Americans Cut Back on Spending With Inflation Hitting Holidays
The American Dream of homeownership is hanging on by a thread, and there are hardly any solutions in sight
The Home Improvement Projects Spring Sellers Should Tackle Now (And What To Skip)
Recent U.S. homebuyers are being hit with a massive wave of regret
Generation Z has a different view of retirement
U.S. News - Harris Poll: For People of Color, Economic Concerns Get Personal
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Americans value neighborhood independence, welcome more affordable housing construction
Hiring freezes instead of layoffs gain ground in the job market as recession fears grow
Employee Experience: The Critical Ingredient To Workplace Culture
Gen Z doesn't care as much about salary transparency as their boomer and millennial coworkers. Their cynicism is valid
It's Getting Harder To Switch Jobs As Labor Market Shows Cracks
Crypto Issues A Factor For 37% Of U.S. Voters, Study Finds
US Middle Class Is Doing Great - On Paper: Big Take Podcast
Once-in-a-Generation Wealth Boom Ends For America's Middle Class
The real story behind America's population bomb: Adults want their independence
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Personal independence behind declining birth rates
Despite Steady Consumer Spending, Inflation Will Change Media Landscape
Inflation or Recession: Americans Are Divided on Rate Hikes
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Eight in 10 US adults agree lowering cost of tuition is more important than forgiving student debt
Who wants to be a billionaire? 6 in 10 Americans strive to be mega-wealthy, report finds
Banks Should Worry About Inflation as Much as Jobs
Nervous about recession layoffs, employees are toning down remote work and higher pay demands
Will Johnson: Love Chicago? You are likely to give a thumbs-up to the plan for the city's casino
US Employees Say They're Losing The Upper Hand as Layoffs Mount
The economy is changing - and so is philanthropy
Thought Leadership: How Business Executives Can Close The Communications And Revenue Gap
Gen Z say they need the highest salary of all generations to feel 'financially healthy.' Here's what Americans think they need at every age
Here's the average salary Americans need to feel 'financially healthy' at every age
Consumers will pay more for American-made products, but inflation takes a toll: poll
Consumers want the consumer protections but not so keen about paying more for clean energy
Costly Mistake for Seniors: Survey Finds Older Homeowners Nearly Twice as Likely Not to Utilize Home Equity Loans
Despite their anger over high drug prices, Americans are giving pharma credit for helping contain Covid-19
Millennials are the reason you're paying sky-high prices for everything these days, investment strategist says
Gen Z, millennials feel they'll never be able to afford what they want in life
Prenups Aren't Just For Rich People Anymore
High Gas Prices Are Discouraging Americans From Buying Cars Right Now
Survey finds 81% of hourly workers have cut back because of high gas prices
Consumers changing eating, shopping habits as inflation pushes up prices
Inflation and Stock-Market Volatility Prompts Most Retirees to Alter Finances, Study Finds
What's fueling the growing EV interest among drivers
Americans now have an average of $9,000 less in savings than they did last year
'Not your parents' retirement': Boomers and Gen X redefine their golden years
Rising Longevity and the Desire to Live Well in Retirement Influence Americans' Priorities and Planning, Edward Jones and Age Wave Research Finds
Inside America's Davos: Where The Billionaire Elite Meet, Plot and Join Forces
The Saver's Credit: A Tax Credit To Promote Retirement Security
Tax increases push Chicagoans to their limit
Gas prices, inflation, make some want to work from home even as offices call workers back
Inflation Is Recasting Americans' Relationship With Money - and Each Other
Will Johnson: Survey of Americans about taxation reveals a lot of cynicism - and a willingness to cheat
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Summary: Taxes Unite Us
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Most Americans Feel Their Financial Situation Has Stayed Constant Despite Near Record Inflation
With inflation at a 40-year high, who feels better off today? They do
'I let money get in the way': Most recent job quitters have regrets or don't plan to stay in new role
The secret to getting workers off the sidelines
Pharma's 'superhero' image fades as inflation, Ukraine drown out the industry
Why Employers Should Fight For Employee Satisfaction During The Great Resignation
A new poll shows more consumers are thinking about trading crypto
Family Offices See Next Leaders Ceding Profit in Succession Rift
Invest in neighborhoods to jump-start pandemic recovery
Consumers in 2022 are Anxious, Uncertain and Stressed Out
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Parents Still Struggle to Save for College