Finance
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Biden administration would cap credit card late fees at $8, part of campaign against junk fees
Mar 06, 2024 11:10 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced a rule Tuesday to cap all credit card late fees, the latest effort in the White House push to end what it has called ...
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Jewelry store with pawn shop OK’d for Lake in the Hills over objections from neighboring businesses
Mar 06, 2024 9:42 am - Doerner Jewelers and Niles Loan plans to move from downtown Algonquin location A jewelry store and pawn shop are coming to Lake in the Hills, but its approval didn’t...
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Fed's Powell: Rate cuts likely this year, but more evidence is needed that inflation is tamed
Mar 06, 2024 7:51 am - WASHINGTON — Chair Jerome Powell reinforced his belief Wednesday that the Federal Reserve will cut its key interest rate this year but that it first wants to see more evi...
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Investment and cryptocurrency scams are now the riskiest in the U.SMar 05, 2024 11:35 am - In honor of Consumer Protection Week, the Better Business Bureau shares its riskiest scams nationwide and how to avoid them. Investment scams, including those involving ...
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Fighting over money? Ways to seek common ground with your partner
Mar 03, 2024 5:21 am - Figuring out how to manage money together might be an important part of a happy relationship, but it’s a skill that doesn’t always come naturally. “When there’s conflict ...
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2 things pet insurance will cover (and 3 it won’t)Mar 03, 2024 5:10 am - If you’ve ever spent a fortune at the emergency vet, pet insurance might sound appealing. By paying some of your vet expenses, these policies can save you money and help ...
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New York Community Bancorp plunges on abrupt departure of CEO and emerging internal controls issues
Mar 01, 2024 8:26 am - Shares of New York Community Bancorp are plunging before the opening bell Friday after the abrupt departure of the longtime CEO of the bank, which has now delayed mandato...
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BCS Financial celebrates 75th anniversaryFeb 26, 2024 5:28 pm - BCS to mark the milestone anniversary of providing innovative insurance solutions to health plans, brokers, and employers CHICAGO, Feb. 27 — 2024 marks the 75th an...
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Retirement spending is a U-shaped curve. Here’s how to maximize itFeb 25, 2024 5:59 am - Financial planners talk about three phases in retirement: the go-go years, the slow-go years and the no-go years. Expenses tend to be highest at the beginning and end of ...
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What Capital One’s bid for Discover means for Americans’ credit card use
Feb 20, 2024 1:50 pm - NEW YORK — Americans have become increasingly reliant on their credit cards since the pandemic. So much so that Capital One is willing to bet more than $30 billion that t...