Finance
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Where can you afford a two-bedroom apartment on minimum wage? Nowhere in U.S.
Jun 18, 2017 7:22 am - There is nowhere in this country where someone working a full-time minimum wage job could afford to rent a two-bedroom apartment, according to an annual report released ...
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U.S. banks debut faster peer-to-peer payments with Zelle
Jun 18, 2017 7:18 am - A coalition of financial firms across the U.S. is finally ready to instantly beam your cash to friends, family and businesses. More than 30 U.S. banks and credit unions ...
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Long-awaited retirement savings rule takes effect - for now
Jun 18, 2017 7:17 am - A rule meant to make it easier for retirement savers to trust their financial advisers began its long-awaited rollout June 9. But investors may not want to let their gua...
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Experts say a strategic or transitional plan vital to future of your businessJun 15, 2017 1:00 am - Leaders of family businesses are urged to use a transition plan to ensure future generations can keep the business viable, experts said Thursday. Planning is essential ...
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Discover Card mobile app ranks highest in customer satisfactionJun 13, 2017 1:00 am - RIVERWOODS - Discover Card's mobile app ranked highest in customer satisfaction among U.S. credit card companies, according to J.D. Power's first U.S. Credit Card App Sa...
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Do you really have to give out your Social Security number?
Jun 11, 2017 7:20 am - "One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them." -J.R.R. Tolkien --- David Haas doesn't like to give out hi...
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Should Treasury Department handle student financial aid?
Jun 11, 2017 7:18 am - An idea that took shape in the Obama administration is getting fresh attention under President Donald Trump as the Education Department considers handing the operations ...
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5 financial struggles senior citizens face beyond retirement
Jun 11, 2017 7:15 am - Life after 60 can revolve around retirement — but that's not the only financial challenge that's likely to come up. Many older consumers also have problems coping with d...
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Counting on student loan forgiveness? Don't bet on it
Jun 04, 2017 7:18 am - Nearly half of college students surveyed earlier this year said they expected to be helped by the federal government's various student loan forgiveness programs. But new...
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The 'below average' fund fee could eat your retirement
May 28, 2017 7:11 am - Average fees paid for U.S. mutual funds and exchange-traded funds fell to a new low of less than 0.6 percent in 2016, Morningstar reported on Tuesday. That's good news f...