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Graves of Ukrainian soldiers damaged by shelling are seen at a cemetery in Chernihiv

Nation Mar 05

News Wrap: Ukraine claims it sank another Russian warship

Politics Mar 05

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden meets with U.S. governors at the White House in Washington
WATCH: Biden administration to cap credit card late fees at $8 in move against junk fees

The Biden administration has portrayed the White House Competition Council as a way to save people money and promote greater competition within the U.S. economy.

By Ken Sweet, Josh Boak, Associated Press

Politics Oct 10

U.S. Representative George Santos (R-NY) departs after a Republican conference meeting on Capitol in Washington, U.S. January 10, 2023. Photo by Jonathan Ernst/REUTERS
Rep. Santos faces new charges he stole donor identities, made unauthorized charges to their credit cards

A new indictment filed Tuesday charges U.S. Rep. George Santos with stealing the identities of donors to his campaign and then using their credit cards to ring up tens of thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges.

By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press

Making Sen$e Sep 18

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell holds a news conference following a closed two-day Federal Open Market Committee meeting in Washington, U.S., September 18, 2019. Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Reuters
How the Federal Reserve rate cut could affect your finances

The Fed’s reduction of the federal funds rate is only one of many factors that affect the U.S. economy, but it can still trigger shifts that trickle down into Americans’ finances.

By Gretchen Frazee

Economy Oct 25

A man walks by an ATM at the Wells Fargo & Co. bank in downtown Denver. Photo by Rick Wilking/Reuters
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Banks and credit card companies just scored a big win. What does it mean for consumers?

The Senate overturned a rule on Tuesday that would allow consumers to bring class action suits against banks and credit card companies, ending a long-brewing battle over the use of arbitration clauses by financial institutions. William Brangham talks to Elizabeth…

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May 16

5 misconceptions that might hurt your credit score

By Kristen Doerer

If these misconceptions are not righted, they can hurt your score and, in turn, the credit available to you.

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Mar 29

Supreme Court orders new look at ‘swipe fees’ law

By Associated Press

The Supreme Court is ordering a lower court to take a new look at a New York law that prohibits businesses from imposing fees on credit-card purchases.

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Dec 16

Watch 8:29
What the Fed’s interest rate hike means for your wallet

By PBS News Hour

The Federal Reserve is doing something it hasn't done since 2006: raising interest rates. The long-awaited announcement by Fed chair Janet Yellen hikes a key short-term rate from near zero. For a closer look at how the Fed made its…

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Jan 29

Your ‘anonymous’ credit card data is not so anonymous, study finds

By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy

Out of an anonymous set of credit card data from millions of people, how easily can you find one person? Very easily, it turns out.

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Jan 12

Obama urges law to better protect consumers from company data breaches

By Julie Pace, Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama wants Congress to pass legislation requiring companies to inform customers within 30 days if their data has been hacked, a move that follows high-profile breaches at retailers including Target, Home Depot and Neiman Marcus.

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