WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings rose slightly in May to 8.1 million, despite the effects of interest rate hikes aimed at cooling the labor market.The Labor Department said Tuesday that job openings rose from a revised 7.9 million in April, dropping below 8 million for the first time since February 2021. April job openings were down from the 8.1 million initially reported. The number of people laid off rose to 1.65 million in May from 1.54 million in April. The number of people quitting jobs — a sign of confidence in future prospects — was essentially unchanged.”This report is…
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Best Low-interest Student Loan Options Ascent Undergraduate Variable APR Editor’s Take Ascent offers both co-signed and non-co-signed student loans, which gives borrowers without co-signers more college funding options. We scored the company based on its co-signed credit-based student loan for undergraduates. Ascent stands out for its range of payment reduction and postponement options, rare among private student loan companies. Borrowers can choose a graduated repayment plan, which provides a lower monthly payment to start that increases over time. That can be useful for graduates just starting out, who will likely make more money as they move up in their careers.…
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A powerful force in the ever-evolving Beverly Hills real estate market, The Agency's Director of Real Estate, Peter Mack, specializes in luxury investment and speculative properties. Here, Peter shares his expert insights on this vibrant market, the impact of the ULA bill, the influx of foreign buyers, and provides a comprehensive look at the opportunities and challenges shaping the distinctive 90210 zip code. Given your expertise, what trends are you currently seeing in the Beverly Hills market and how do you expect these trends to shape future real estate and investment opportunities? Since the ULA Act came into force in…
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