Heating bills to rise this winter forecast by government
The government projects higher heating costs for most U S homes this winter with natural gas bills up about 13 percent to an average of 679 dollars and electricity up about 2 percent. Heating oil demand may shrink costs but could rise if temperatures fall, potentially hitting a record 2280 dollars.
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Families hoard cash five years after crisis
An Associated Press analysis of households in the 10 largest economies finds families across the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom and Germany still spend cautiously, pull money from stocks, cut borrowing, and flood savings and bonds with low yields. The shift, sparked by Lehman Brothers’ collapse, signals a global loss of confidence and a lasting risk appetite reset.
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Americans Score Poorly on Global Test for Adults
U S adults scored below the international average in math reading and problem solving with technology on a global assessment. Japan Canada Australia Finland and others posted higher scores in all three areas including practical tasks like mileage reimbursement calculations email sorting and comparing expiration dates.
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