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The struggle between workers, who want more money, and companies, who crave higher yields for less cost, is as old as time. Economists throughout the past century have suggested that higher wages lead to increased productivity, and a recent analysis of productivity by state may add further evidence to support the case.

Millions of Americans are expected to hit the road this Labor Day for a final weekend of fun in the sun. And it's not too late. You can make the best of your last summer weekend by visiting one of the delightful tourist towns scattered across the nation.

Americans are on the move. With the pandemic still very much a part of our daily lives and inflation raging on, many families are deciding that it's best to uproot their lives and start anew. With more and more people leaving some of the most populous states in the country, it's more important than ever to consider how this will affect investments in these particular areas.

A recent Gallup poll found that Americans are reading fewer books than ever before, with the average American reading only around 12 books per year. This total may be shocking when you factor in the fact that there are upwards of one million books published per year in the United States alone.

The COVID-19 pandemic introduced millions of people to remote working in many industries. With more and more people seeing the "new normal" as an opportunity to work from new and different locations, some communities are looking to attract the best talent. Along with expanding business opportunities, many cities and towns across America are offering cash and other incentives to remote workers to move into their neighborhoods.

Americans now owe an estimated $14.89-trillion in household debt, the highest its reached this century. While credit card balances have dipped significantly, mortgage loans are up in quantity and value.