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Business

People wait in line to attend a job fair, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. There’s a burgeoning underground market connecting job seekers to anonymous company insiders willing to help them get a foot in the door.

Business

The new $30,000 side hustle: Making job referrals for strangers

On platforms like Blind and Refer Me, job seekers can ask anonymous company insiders for information about employers and for referrals. The employees can earn a bonus for each hire.

Jo Constantz, Bloomberg

Firefighters extinguish burning embers at a house on Santa Rosa Avenue, also known as Christmas Tree Lane, after the house was destroyed by the Eaton Fire, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Altadena, Calif.

Business

After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here’s how to protect yourself

Cora Lewis, Associated Press

Business

It’s harder than ever to find reliable product recommendations online

Laura Daily, Washington Post

Icons for the smartphone apps Xiaohongshu and TikTok are seen on a smartphone screen in Beijing this week.

Nation & World

Philly content creators are migrating to RedNote as a TikTok ban looms. What exactly is it?

Emily Bloch and Beatrice Forman

Scott Mason and his wife, Lynne Nowadly Mason. Mason has been charged with defrauding 13 clients out of at least $17 million. No charges are planned against his wife, who prosecutors say was unaware of the fraud.

Business

Main Line investment manager is charged with stealing millions from his clients

Joseph N. DiStefano

Economy

Can DOGE actually save federal money by cutting government jobs? Unlikely, economist Joel Naroff says

The government is not a factory. Standard efficiency models, which usually involve cutting workers and adding capital, may not be relevant.

Joel L. Naroff, For The Inquirer

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, with his son X, at the U.S. Capitol building on Dec. 5 in Washington. Musk and Ramaswamy have proposed cutting government spending by 30%.

Economy

Can DOGE actually save federal money by cutting government jobs? Unlikely, economist Joel Naroff says

The government is not a factory. Standard efficiency models, which usually involve cutting workers and adding capital, may not be relevant.

Joel L. Naroff, For The Inquirer

Economy

As 2024 closes, soak in the exceptional economy, economist Mark Zandi says

Mark Zandi

National Politics

The Federal Reserve cut its key rate by a quarter-point, but envisions fewer reductions next year

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Economy

Forecasting 2025 under a second Trump administration raises big questions, economist Joel Naroff says

Joel L. Naroff, For The Inquirer

Transportation

How much did SEPTA fares increase? A helpful breakdown of each service

Henry Savage

SEPTA bus crosses 9th and Market Street in Center City Philadelphia on Friday morning November 8, 2024. SEPTA increased its fares by 7.5%, increasing most fares by 50 cents to $2, starting Dec. 1, 2024.

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