as in saving
careful management of material resources
people on fixed incomes are used to practicing economy
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Vance gave a shoutout to Saginaw County's agricultural economy, in addition to its history in the auto industry.
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John Wisely, Detroit Free Press, 29 Oct. 2024
How well their economies are doing could ultimately determine the next president.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
The $1 trillion economy has over 350 million active mobile phones—much more than the nation’s 270 million population, according to government data.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Asia, 28 Oct. 2024
On the economic front, Wall Street is monitoring the third GDP report Wednesday, the latest PCE price index, a measure the Fed focuses on to measure the cost of goods and services in the U.S. economy, on Thursday and the September nonfarm payrolls report on Friday.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024
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John Wisely, Detroit Free Press, 29 Oct. 2024
How well their economies are doing could ultimately determine the next president.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
The $1 trillion economy has over 350 million active mobile phones—much more than the nation’s 270 million population, according to government data.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Asia, 28 Oct. 2024
On the economic front, Wall Street is monitoring the third GDP report Wednesday, the latest PCE price index, a measure the Fed focuses on to measure the cost of goods and services in the U.S. economy, on Thursday and the September nonfarm payrolls report on Friday.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024
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High schools across the country, including California, Ohio and Utah, are providing mandatory financial literacy classes, covering essential topics like saving, budgeting and investing.Paula Thielen, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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More savings:Check out the most popular L.L.Bean coupons and promo codes Early Cyber Week sales at popular retailers 1.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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Plagued by global pandemics and industry-wide strikes, Hollywood has experienced an unprecedented era of frugality in the past few years.Jack Dunn, Variety, 26 Sep. 2024
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Maybe the Irish can teach them some lessons in frugality.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2024
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Bring this mindset into your home by sourcing classic vintage furniture and accessories from your local thrift store or your own family’s collection.Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
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Vintage Voyaging: Travelers will opt for unique, secondhand souvenirs Vacation wardrobes will get a makeover in 2025, as trendy travelers turn vintage voyagers, hitting thrift stores while on holiday to curate a more sustainable suitcase.Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economy. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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