Finance
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Bank of England lowers its main interest rate by 0.25%, to 5%, its first cut in over 4 years
Aug 01, 2024 6:53 am - LONDON — The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 as inflationary pressures in the economy hav...
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This popular retirement option is still risky. Is it worth it?
Jul 28, 2024 5:00 am - One type of investment that’s a key part of saving for retirement for a large swath of Americans is the target-date fund. Here’s what you need to know about target-date funds, and what recent history has taught us.
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Credit agency upgrades Cook County’s bond rating to AAJul 24, 2024 12:37 pm - Cook County officials announced Wednesday that Fitch Ratings has upgraded the county’s bond rating from AA- to AA, the third ratings upgrade in less than three years.
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What to do if your landlord raises your rent
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Capital One offers $265B benefit plan to appease regulators for its planned purchase of Discover
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Amazon Prime Day deals are here. Should you take advantage of them?
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Groceries are expensive, but they don’t have to break the bank. Here are some tips to save
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BBB advisory: Navigating back-to-school deals amid scammers’ paradiseJul 14, 2024 5:18 am - Many consumers plan their back-to-school shopping around retail holidays, Prime Days and Labor Day sales. As a proactive measure, that’s a great plan, especially if your...
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Target will stop accepting personal checks next week. Are the days of the payment method numbered?
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Rethinking the value of a day: How Americans measure time and money