Feb 13, 2025
Inflation could be lurking in your valentine tomorrow
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That heart-shaped box of chocolates is likely to cost you more this year.
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Roughly 3% of the federal workforce took buyout deal
The Trump administration has closed its buyout offer for federal workers and is moving on to plans for possible mass layoffs. This comes after a federal judge lifted a pause on the buyout program yesterday.
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Love is in the air — as is inflation
The National Retail Federation is expecting record spending for Valentine’s Day — nearly $28 billion. And a lot of that money will be spent on chocolate, which will be pricier this year.
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