The world body warned it would run out of money by July and have to close its New York headquarters if countries, namely the United States, did not pay annual dues that amount to billions of dollars.
Category: Budgets and Budgeting
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Test your knowledge of credit cards, buying a home, saving for college or retirement and other things that affect your wallet.
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A Municipal Debt Boom Is Driving Public Projects and Tax Breaks for Investors
Municipal debt issuance surpassed $500 billion last year, a record that’s found a deep pool of buyers.
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Despite Drastic Financial Steps, Met Opera Turns to Layoffs and Cuts
The largest performing arts organization in the country will lay off workers, cut salaries and reduce its offerings. It may also sell its Chagall murals that are valued at $55 million.
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What to Know About the Criminal Investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
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Judge Rules That Trump Administration Must Continue to Fund CFPB
The Trump administration had tried to defund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which acts as a guardrail for the safety of the financial system.
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‘A Singularly Turbulent Time’: Deeper Uncertainty in Store for Global Economy
A reordering of the rules of trade, set on top of transformational change in technology, demographics and climate, is remaking jobs, politics and lives.
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Exploring Hawaii’s Big Island on a Budget
Rural stays booked on the Hipcamp platform allow budget visitors to save money while reveling in the outdoors.
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How to Save Money on Your Wedding With Budgeting Tips From Married Couples
From skipping a professional florist in favor of store-bought flowers to swapping a formal dinner for a food truck, newlyweds share tips that kept their budgets intact.
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Why Are Weddings So Expensive?
There’s no getting around it: Weddings can be pricey. Here’s a breakdown of the costs.
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A Frugal Guide to St. Martin/St. Maarten
The New York Times – Frugal Traveler:The dual-nation island of Dutch St. Maarten and French St. Martin offers lots of frugal diversions, including vivid street murals, hilly hikes and local barbecue.
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U.K. Budget Plan Calms Markets and Labour Faithful. Will It Appeal to Voters?
The plan presented by the chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, called for spending increases and higher taxes on the wealthy and the middle class.