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As people’s finances improved following the Great Recession, here’s what happened to their IQs when it came to money.        Press Release Distribution Service

The economic expansion will soon be the longest in U.S. history, but it’s far from the best — at least so far, writes Caroline Baum. Press Release Distribution Service

Oil futures extended this week’s rally Friday after U.S. prices scored their highest settlement this month a day earlier, while gasoline futures shot higher amid reports of a fire at a 150-year-old refinery complex in Philadelphia. Press Release Distribution Service

The U.S. is a month short of the longest economic expansion ever. But a survey of Americans finds their individual financial security is less clear.        Press Release Distribution Service

The Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index in June fell to near zero after registering 16.6 in May. Press Release Distribution Service

The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits in mid-June fell to a one-month low and clung near the lowest level in decades, a sign the labor market remains robust even after a slowdown in hiring and softer economic growth. Initial jobless claims declined by 6,000 to 216,000. Press Release Distribution Service

Jordan Page’s Instagram and website funcheaporfree.com are full of tips on saving money, but this mom of six also has advice on keeping baby safe.        Press Release Distribution Service

Researchers analyzed findings from 97 hiring field experiments that included more than 200,000 job applications. Press Release Distribution Service

On independent films with a female director, 72% of the writers were women, compared to 11% on male-directed films. Press Release Distribution Service

Europe and Canada already allow brighter and more precisely directed headlights, but U.S. drivers are still waiting.        Press Release Distribution Service

Gold prices on Tuesday jump to the highest levels in more than a year as comments made in Portugal by European Central Bank President Mario Draghi ahead of a meeting of the Federal Reserve is seen as setting the stage for lower interest rates. Press Release Distribution Service

U.S. stocks on Tuesday are set to extend the previous session’s gains ahead of the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting. Press Release Distribution Service

One way to know if you have middle class status is having the ability to borrow money, if you need to, at affordable rates of interest.        Press Release Distribution Service

U.S. stock futures inch up Monday as investors grow cautious ahead of a Federal Open Market Committee meeting starting Tuesday. Press Release Distribution Service

The Empire State factor index plummeted 26 points in June and is now signaling contraction for the first time since Oct. 2016, the New York Fed said Monday. Press Release Distribution Service

The key for living longer is to retire from joyless work and work at something that brings joy.        Press Release Distribution Service

The business environment is deteriorating—fast, says Morgan Stanley Press Release Distribution Service

Clamoring for a rate cut by the Federal Reserve at some point this year is running high, but the Fed may not comply. Press Release Distribution Service

Tech conglomerate Broadcom Inc. pretty much wiped out any hopes for a better second half, citing a combination of the sanctions on Huawei, but also an environment of very jittery customers. Press Release Distribution Service

Chip stocks are falling in Friday trading after Broadcom Inc. gave a gloomy forecast, suggesting more pain could be in store for the semiconductor industry. Press Release Distribution Service

Shopping for the fathers and father figures in our lives seems to get more challenging. But you don’t have to spend a fortune to show dad you care.        Press Release Distribution Service

Mattel’s Hot Wheels, the No. 1 selling toy, is sporting a new look: digital.        Press Release Distribution Service