When it comes to the U.S. economy, in recent decades an idiom has emerged: Consumer spending is the backbone of the economy.

Matthew Dodd examines Starmer's visit to America, and asks whether he has the courage to act as a diplomatic player on the world stage.

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During his tenure, Mike has written over 300 articles, covering everything from consolidating debt to reducing impulse spending. Aside from credit cards and scores, Mike enjoys writing about changes ...

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While Intel has been experiencing rough times of late, there might be some good news on the horizon for its foundry business. Rather than just making chips for its own product and a few other ...

SINCE 1987, March has traditionally been celebrated as Women’s Month, which celebrates the extraordinary contributions of women in history and contemporary society. This year, International Women’s ...

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