Retail Sales Slowed As 2022 Ended. What Does That Mean For 2023?

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Here’s What We Bought In October

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What I Bet You Don’t Know About Poverty, Inequality And The Role Of Government

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Here’s What We Bought In July According To The Census Bureau

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Here’s What We Bought In December According To The Census Bureau

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Giving Moms Money Can Boost Babies’ Brain Activity, Study Finds

Topline Giving mothers an unconditional cash gift of $333 each month may result in their children displaying increased brain activity, according to a study of 1,000 low-income mother-infant groups pub...