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Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · Granite City
Rising Costs Prompt More Retirees to Re-enter Workforce
Financial Pressures are causing a growing number of retirees to return to paid work. Increased living costs in the United States have made it challenging for some older individuals to maintain their previous retired lifestyles.
Lloyds Bank CEO Offers Financial Management Strategies
Charlie Nunn, CEO of Lloyds Bank, outlined strategies for individuals to manage their money. These recommendations covered building savings, creating budgets, identifying and avoiding financial scams, and handling finances within relationships.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
GE Appliances Plant Implements Flexible Work to Address Staffing Shortage
A GE Appliances factory in northwest Georgia faced a significant worker shortage. The facility has started offering a flexible work option, allowing some employees to select shifts using a mobile application.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Alan Greenspan, Former Federal Reserve Chair, Dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, who led the Federal Reserve for 18 years and wielded enormous influence over U.S. economic policy, died at age 100. His legacy remains contested, with critics pointing to his role in the events preceding the 2008 financial crisis.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026