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Christopher Sneed, an assistant professor and consumer economics specialist with University of Tennessee Extension has been recognized by the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning ...

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Americans are feeling less optimistic about the economy, and it's showing in the numbers. Consumer confidence dropped for the fifth consecutive month, falling nearly eight points in April to 86, the ...

Chris Sneed, an associate professor and consumer economics specialist in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, has received the 2025 Excellence in Extension Award. Image courtesy UTIA.

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The U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% annual pace last quarter as consumers continued to open their wallets despite elevated interest rates. Forecasters expected the country's gross domestic product — the ...

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