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How are Americans doing financially?
How are Americans doing financially? In 2025, nearly a third of US adults reported being worse off than in 2024, with 91% stating that price increases were their main financial concern. Source: https://usafacts.org/articles/how-are-americans-doing-financially/ | data updated May 21, 2026 by the USAFacts team More than a quarter of US adults say they are struggling financially,…
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FINANCIAL FOCUS – Work toward your own financial Independence Day
FINANCIAL FOCUS - Work toward your own financial Independence Day This article was written by Edward Jones for
Financial moves for a growing family
FINANCIAL FOCUS® Financial moves for a growing family This article was written by Edward Jones for use by
UPCOMING SBDC WORKSHOPS
UPCOMING SBDC WORKSHOPS Source: Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of West Florida To learn more
Scammers Use Artificial Intelligence and Economic Anxiety to Deceive Hispanics in the U.S.
Scammers Use Artificial Intelligence and Economic Anxiety to Deceive Hispanics in the U.S. SOURCE: Truecaller WASHINGTON D.C., April
FINANCIAL FOCUS® – How to cope with market volatility
FINANCIAL FOCUS® - How to cope with market volatility This article was written by Edward Jones for use
SBA Announces Fiscal Year 2024 Top Lenders for North Florida
SBA Announces Fiscal Year 2024 Top Lenders for North Florid Source: U.S. Small Business Administration, April 3, 2025.
US Hiring Managers Tread Fine Line Between Optimism and Caution
US Hiring Managers Tread Fine Line Between Optimism and Caution Source: Express Employment Professionals, Employment Trends, March 2025
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE:
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE: 4.1% The unemployment rate changed little from 4% and nonfarm payroll employment increased by 151,000 jobs
FINANCIAL FOCUS®- Five moves for young investors
FINANCIAL FOCUS® Five moves for young investors If you’re just beginning your career, what are your financial