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The solution to the labor shortage in construction? More women and immigrants, says Harvard researcher
Bring more women and immigrants on board to fill shortages, Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies’ managing director says. Read More
‘I had to give up my career, in a sense’: With a potential recession looming and inflation running high, many women are financially vulnerable
Nearly three in 10 women said they were financially worse off than before the pandemic, according to a new survey. Read More
Amazon Prime Day in one chart: Americans stocked up on electronics, household essentials amid inflation
Prime members worldwide bought more than 300 million items, averaging 100,000 items per minute during Amazon’s two days of deals, the company reported. Read More
For the first time ever, Manhattan’s average rent surpasses $5,000 a month
That figure marks a 1.7% month-over-month climb from the $4,975 average rent recorded in May. Read More
REIT investors need better tools to judge climate change’s impact on real estate portfolios
SEC proposal on environmental disclosure would bring clarity to REIT shareholders about sustainability and profitability. Read More
‘Everyone is talking about inflation, this is a way to combat it’: Democrats urge banks to play a part helping cash-strapped customers
Democratic lawmakers this week convened to push a bill aiming to restrict certain banking fees. Read More
With inflation rising and fears of recession, watch out for these 3 key numbers in company earnings reports
This earnings season arrives as investors have a range of nagging questions about the economy. Read More
The 10 best cars for beach bums
Whether you’re driving over sand, hauling a boat, toting a surfboard or taking the whole family, one of these cars will be just right for the seashore. Read More
Three hidden travel fees to watch for
A boarding-pass printing fee? Travel companies pad their bottom lines with these add-ons. Avoiding them requires diligence and know-how. Read More
How small business owners can maximize a potentially lucrative tax break
The Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction is available to eligible individuals through 2025 and it can be a big tax saver. Read More
