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The United States' national debt is on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by the White House and Congress.

Average hourly earnings rose just 0.2% in March, missing expectations as analysts warn softer wage growth and rising energy prices squeeze consumers.

Amazon plans a 3.5% surcharge on sellers using its fulfillment services as rising oil prices drive up shipping costs across the U.S. economy.

The Labor Department released the March jobs report on Friday which showed the economy added jobs at a solid pace last month after an unanticipated decline in February.

Americans now believe they need $1.46 million to retire comfortably, up $200,000 from last year, according to a new Northwestern Mutual retirement study.

Retirees should watch for common IRS audit triggers including high investment income, missing RMDs, foreign accounts and unreported earnings.

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.46%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.38%.

Clarksville, Tennessee, a Nashville suburb, is booming with new manufacturing jobs and median home prices about 32% lower than Nashville.

Real estate experts say taxes, crime and shrinking services are driving Angelenos out of La La Land, with many relocating to Miami, Las Vegas and the greater Sunbelt.

The figure reported on Wednesday is above economists’ estimates of an increase of 40,000 jobs. The prior month's reading was revised higher to a gain of 66,000 jobs.