Median weekly earnings of the nation’s 115.8 million full-time wage and salary workers were $876 in the second quarter of 2018 (not seasonally adjusted), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports. This was 2.0 percent higher than a year earlier, compared with a gain of 2.7 percent in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban […]
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The combination of rising rates and strong home value appreciation led to one of the largest recorded quarterly increases in the mortgage burden for homebuyers since the Great Recession, according to a new analysis from online real estate company Zillow. In the first quarter of 2018, the share of median income needed for monthly mortgage payments […]
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Buyers are willing to spend more for the comforts of a cooler home, according to new analysis from online real estate company Zillow. Zillow finds that homes with air conditioning sold for 2.5 percent more than homes without it, which is a premium of nearly $5,500 for the typical U.S. home. The premium for air conditioning is highest in San […]
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Bedding retailer Mattress Firm is hiring an intern to be an in-house bed tester. We think all companies should consider this position. The new role will give Mattress Firm’s social media followers a first-hand look at the company’s culture, tease new and upcoming product launches and help customers understand how to find the right bed […]
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An updated Harvard University study shows that walnuts may play a big role in a “heart healthy diet”, California Walnut Commission is happy to report. The Harvard University review examines 25 years of evidence for the role of walnut consumption on cardiovascular risk factors, including cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and weight. The original meta-analysis, “Effects of […]
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Expenditures by foreign direct investors to acquire, establish, or expand U.S. businesses totaled $259.6 billion in 2017, according to the government’s Bureau of Economic Analysis. This represented a big drop from previous years. Expenditures were down 32 percent from $379.7 billion (revised) in 2016 and were below the annual average of $359.9 billion for 2014-2016. […]
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A new museum is popping up in Los Angeles that’s dedicated to cheating on your healthy lifestyle. Called Cheat Day Land, the museum bills itself as the first interactive pop up museum dedicated to your favorite cheat foods. It was conceived by Rubi Rymenmy, creator and founder of Art Flying Aerial. “Imagine a donut gym […]
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with state and local officials, are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Cyclospora infections. Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause severe intestinal illness, but can be treated. Although it’s unknown exactly how food and water become infected with Cyclospora, people should be aware that […]
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Prices rose faster over the past year than they have for the previous six years, according to a new report from the government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to BLS The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.1 percent in June on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.2 percent in May. […]
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Dogs are great companions for humans, In fact, their company can pay real dividends in better emotional well-being – and even a better love life. According to the results of a new survey from Purina, dogs are not just our best friends, but also counselors, confidants, bunk mates, stress relievers, and overwhelmingly viewed as part […]
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