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Jun 12, 2023

Should the Fed raise its 2% inflation target?

Economists are divided on whether 2% is the appropriate goal for inflation right now. Then, how do we fund Social Security before benefits are cut?

Should the Fed raise its 2% inflation target?
by Kristin Schwab
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Some economists think the Fed should aim higher than that magical 2% rate.
The Inflation Reduction Act will generate more than 1 million wind and solar jobs by 2035
by Elizabeth Trovall
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How to staff up the slew of renewable energy projects ushered in under the legislation is a pressing question within the industry.
Social Security has funding problems. How do we fix it before benefits are cut?
by Kai Ryssdal and Sarah Leeson
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The trust fund supplementing income taxes could run dry within 10 years. Dennis Jansen of Texas A&M suggests reforms.
Home foreclosure activity spiked in May, but it’s not a crisis — at least, not yet
by Mitchell Hartman
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It may be down to layoffs. It may also be down to house-flippers.
Child care is a challenge for the many parents with unpredictable work hours
by Samantha Fields
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Nearly a third of parents don’t know their schedule more than two weeks in advance, and more than 25% need child care outside of traditional work hours.