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American workers being less productive means bad new for the Fed
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American workers are becoming less productive. That's bad news for the Fed | CNN Business Federal Reserve officials are widely expected to announce on Wednesday a pause in their regimen of rate hikes.

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Grocery prices on the rise again

US grocery prices rose in May. Here's what got more expensive | CNN Business US grocery prices ticked up in May after dipping in March and April. Inflation in America continued to fall significantly, but rising prices at the supermarket is unwelcome news to those struggling to pay for food.

It's never too late to start saving for retirement. Follow these seven steps to get started.

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Is it Too Late to Start Saving for Retirement? I’m 57 years old and wondering: Is it too late to save money for retirement? I expect to be working for another 10 years. Is that realistic? — Maria, Trenton, NJ Unfortunately, the American dream of retiring at age 65

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Women and Money: three Ways to Plan for the Future as Life Happens

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The Debt Ceiling: Everything You Wanted To Know But Were Afraid To Ask By now, you’ve heard a lot about the fight in Washington over the debt ceiling, and the potential consequences for the economy should Congress and the