The U.S. job market is still tight, with an unemployment rate of just 3.5%. Employers slowed their rate of hiring last month, which should ease the Federal Reserve's fears of inflation.

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Advice on what to do if you think you might be laid off : NPR

January is usually a big month for layoffs. How should you prepare if you think your job may be at risk? We asked some experts.

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New student loan plan faces funding crisis over debt relief : NPR

The Office of Federal Student Aid has a lot on its plate in 2023, including implementation of an ambitious new student loan repayment plan. Now it just needs money to pay for it.

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Goldman Sachs announces the largest round of layoffs since 2008's financial crisis : NPR

Goldman Sachs, one of the most venerable banks on Wall Street, has announced it is laying off as many as 3,200 employees — as the bank tries to navigate a challenging economic environment.

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Employers slowed their rate of hiring in December, easing the Fed's inflation fears : NPR

Advice on what to do if you think you might be laid off : NPR

New student loan plan faces funding crisis over debt relief : NPR

Goldman Sachs announces the largest round of layoffs since 2008's financial crisis : NPR

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