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Inside 14 of the most unique bookstores around the world, from boats to bank vaults

At Libreria Acqua Alta in Venice, Italy, part of the store's infrastructure is built from old books.Ihor Serdyukov/ShutterstockBookstores have been built in unexpected places, including bank vaults and former bomb shelters.Others are significant for their beauty, whether it’s from architecture or environmental conditions.Some bookstores in Europe have histories dating back…

Best and worst states for retirement affordability revealed

Americans of all ages are facing affordability concerns, with retirees on fixed incomes in particular feeling the strain – though where they choose to live in their golden years has a big impact on their ability to live comfortably. A study by MoneyLion analyzed the monthly savings needed to retire…

America’s productivity boom may have an unlikely hero: working from home

America has been experiencing a productivity boom for the past five years, and economists are debating what’s driving it. Loading audio narration… Stanford University economics professor and leading remote-work researcher Nicholas Bloom has one theory: remote work is playing a major role.In a LinkedIn post on Tuesday, Bloom shared a…