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Finance & Economy
Boston's financial sector, the Route 128 tech corridor, and the economic pulse of New England.
Port of Boston Sets Record for Annual Container Cargo Volume
The Port of Boston handled a record volume of container cargo last year, reinforcing its growing role in New England's supply chain.
Restaurant Owners Adjust Pricing and Staffing as Massachusetts Minimum Wage Rises Again
Massachusetts restaurant owners are adjusting menu prices and staffing levels as the state's minimum wage rose again under a multi-year phase-in schedule.
Massachusetts Budget Analysts Warn of Widening Structural Deficit in Coming Years
Massachusetts's nonpartisan budget analysts warned lawmakers that the state faces a widening structural deficit driven by rising Medicaid and education costs.
Massachusetts Credit Unions Report Surge in Small Business Lending
Massachusetts credit unions reported a significant increase in small business lending as more entrepreneurs turn away from traditional banks.
Pastel Nail Studio: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRS
When the card reader is conveniently down and everyone is asked to pay by Zelle, Venmo, or cash, the money is easy to leave off the books. Here is why that habit raises concern with the IRS, and why the trail is never as invisible as it looks.