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Allies hope a Trump win changes the system for mortgages. Some warn it will make them pricier

By R.J. RICO
Oct 25, 2024 6:44 am - If Donald Trump wins the presidential election, Republicans hope he will fulfill a longstanding GOP goal of privatizing the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which have been under government control since the Great Recession.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Here’s how to stay safe from scams

By ADRIANA MORGA
Oct 24, 2024 4:04 pm - As scammers find new ways to steal money and personal information, consumers should be more vigilant about who they trust, especially online.
‘It’s difficult to return money’: State treasurer says checks for forgotten cash are bona fide

By Marni Pyke
Oct 23, 2024 2:10 pm - If you’re among the thousands of people receiving a modest windfall from Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ office — believe it.
Are high deductible health insurance plans a good deal for you?

By Kerry Dooley Young
Oct 18, 2024 10:09 am - For millions of Americans, the end of the year means it’s time to review health insurance coverage as open enrollment for 2025 gets underway.
Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economy

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
Oct 18, 2024 7:09 am - It’s a trend that has surprised many: Why, despite being squeezed by high prices, have Americans kept spending at retail stores and restaurants at a robust pace?
Why credit unions are gaining in popularity over traditional banking institutions

By Alicia Fabbre
Oct 15, 2024 10:26 am - Credit unions have been serving their members for decades. Many, like DuPage Credit Union, started out to serve a specific population such as teachers, steelworkers or employees of a specific company.
Frustrated with your boss? Blame inflation.

Jonathan Levin
Oct 13, 2024 6:00 am - As a general matter, workers hate asking for a raise. It’s time-consuming, awkward and even risky. Should you shop around for an outside offer to gain leverage? What’s t...
Swing-state consumers hurt more than most in credit card squeeze

Richard Annerquaye Abbey
Oct 13, 2024 6:00 am - Household finances all over the U.S. are feeling the pressure of high borrowing costs, and swing-state voters rank among the harder hit. Credit card delinquencies are run...
U.S. consumer sentiment slips in October on frustration over high prices

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
Oct 13, 2024 5:15 am - WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ outlook on the economy soured a bit this month after two months of small gains, according to the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment ...
Payment apps are soaring in popularity. Here’s what you need to know.

By Hannah Ziegler
Oct 13, 2024 5:11 am - Almost three-quarters of U.S. consumers used payment accounts such as PayPal, Venmo and Cash App in 2023 — up from 68% in 2022. But millions of Americans operate in the dark about how payment apps use or invest those funds.

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