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A "For Sale" sign stands at a house in Miami

Nation Sep 18

What to know about the Fed’s rate cut and mortgage rates

By Alex Veiga, Associated Press

Economy Jun 05

Klarna logo is seen on smartphone in front of displayed Pricerunner logo in this illustration
Should you use a buy now, pay later loan? Here’s what to know

Buy now, pay later programs are everywhere. Unlike layaway programs, buy now, pay later programs let you purchase goods immediately, paying them off over time through a loan from a third party company, like Klarna, Afterpay or Affirm.

By Tim McPhillips

Economy Apr 09

MarketsMoney
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How the global trade wars could affect personal finances of Americans

Amid a roller coaster week for the stock market, we're taking a look at how the global trade wars could affect personal finances in the U.S. Amna Nawaz spoke with Michelle Singletary, personal finance columnist for The Washington Post.

By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas

Economy May 12

Pinch
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The costs and pitfalls of ‘earned wage access’ apps that offer loans between paychecks

Two years of high prices for everything from groceries to gas have left many Americans struggling between paydays. For help, some are increasingly turning to “earned wage access” apps, which offer small, short-term loans until their next paycheck. We hear…

By John Yang, Andrew Corkery

Economy Sep 16

FILE PHOTO: Shoppers are seen outside Macy's in the Manhattan borough of New York City
Most Americans say they cut back on recent spending as prices rose

Among U.S. adults, 45 percent say their finances haven’t really changed, and another 18 percent said their situation actually improved compared to last year. But 37 percent said they have taken a hit.

By Hannah Grabenstein

Jul 08

Inflation, personal expenses rise sharply as election priorities, poll suggests

By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press

A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows an upheaval in priorities just months before critical midterm elections.

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Feb 15

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Trump Organization’s accounting firm cuts ties over dubious financial statements

The longtime accounting firm of former President Trump has cut ties with him, stating they could no longer stand by a decade of financial statements they prepared for the Trump Organization. This latest news comes amid ongoing criminal and civil…

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Jan 14

Column: How to make (and stick to) your financial goals this year

By Rianka Dorsainvil

The new year is a great time to right the ship. But if you're at risk of not following through, here are some strategies to help you succeed.

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Jul 31

Want your kids to learn the power of money? Start a lemonade stand

By Gretchen Frazee

There are strategic ways to use lemonade stands as a way to teach your child key financial concepts while avoiding common pitfalls that can “sour” the experience.

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Mar 11

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What a well-off couple learned from cutting consumer habits

By Sam Weber, Connie Kargbo

A software engineer and professional fundraiser in Boston decided four years ago to purge some of their consumerist habits to save more than 70 percent of their salaries. The result was a big move to rural Vermont and the release…

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