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Economic Report: U.S. manufacturers grow faster in December despite coronavirus surge, ISM finds

The numbers: U.S. manufacturers said business improved in December for the eight month in a row and new orders matched a pandemic high, signaling they are weathering the record coronavirus outbreak better than other major industries. The Institute for Supply Management said its manufacturing index rose to 60.7% in December from …

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3 Fun Holiday Craft Ideas

The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone, and that’s especially true this holiday season. With all that’s going on in the world, it may be a bit more difficult to get excited to muster up some holiday cheer, and that’s totally understandable. A good way to get in …

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The Moneyist: ‘I planned to buy new tires for the winter’: I didn’t get a stimulus check because I owe back child support. Will I get one this time?

Dear Moneyist, I have 2 kids and I pay child support. I have one daughter who I didn’t know about until she was 5 years old. My arrears for child support have kept me down most of my life. My credit score never goes past 515. I have a hard …

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