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U.S. GDP Grew 3.4% in Q3 2026: What the BEA Data Shows
The BEA’s advance estimate put third-quarter U.S. GDP growth at a 3.4% annual rate. Here’s what drove the increase, what the measure leaves out and why revisions matter.
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How to Evaluate a Job Offer: Salary, Benefits and Fit
Use this checklist to compare a job offer beyond salary, including guaranteed pay, benefits, work costs, schedule, growth opportunities and written terms.
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Mortgage Escrow Explained: Why Property Taxes and Insurance Change Your Monthly Payment
Learn how mortgage escrow works, why a fixed-rate mortgage payment can still change, and what to review when your lender sends an annual escrow analysis.
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Credit Card APR Explained: How Interest and Minimum Payments Work
Understand credit card APR, how interest is calculated, why minimum payments can keep balances around longer, and practical steps to reduce borrowing costs.
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U.S. Durable-Goods Orders Rose 1.8% in September as Equipment Spending Jumped
September durable-goods orders rose 1.8% to $345.4 billion, led by transportation equipment, while nondefense capital-goods orders climbed 6.2%.
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How the CPI Inflation Report Affects Prices, Paychecks, and Interest Rates
Learn how the U.S. CPI report measures inflation, why prices can stay high as inflation cools, and how the data can influence Federal Reserve policy.
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Fed Meeting October 2026: What to Expect From Today’s Interest Rate Decision
The Federal Reserve wraps up its October 27–28 meeting today. Markets expect a hold at 3.75%–4.00%, with a possible December hike in focus. Here is what to know.
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How to Automate Tasks With ChatGPT and AI: A Beginner’s Guide
Automate repeated work with AI using templates, scheduled tasks and connected workflows. A safe 6-step method, good starter tasks and a risk checklist.
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Build Your Own ChatGPT Assistant in 2026: Custom GPTs, What Is Changing and Alternatives
Custom GPTs let you build your own ChatGPT assistant, but OpenAI is reportedly retiring them. Here is how they work, what is changing and what to do instead.
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ChatGPT for Excel: Formulas, Data Cleaning, Pivot Tables and Presentations
Use ChatGPT to write and explain Excel formulas, clean data, plan pivot tables and outline presentations, with an accuracy and privacy checklist.