Consumer affairs


Trumps Tax Reform Appears To Be Giving More Money Back To Republican States

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This blue versus red state trend becomes even more pronounced for higher earners. Read more

Why Companies From T-Mobile To SoFi Want To Get Into Banking

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T-Mobile is the latest company to offer banking services. Read more

Home Buyers Are Flocking To The Exurbs, But Are They Making Risky Purchases?

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Roughly decade ago, the exurbs were ground zero for the housing crisis. Today, they’re hotter than ever. Read more

Is Trumps Tax Law Helping Or Hurting The Housing Market?

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A New York Federal Reserve study suggests tax reform has contributed to the housing industry’s recent woes, but other ... Read more

TaxWatch: On Tax Day, Heres A Tale Of Two Returns — One Nasty And One Nice

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Tax-return stories this year go from ‘great expectations’ to ‘bleak house.’ Read more

The Moneyist: I Was Kidnapped By My Father And Only Found My Mother 5 Years Before She Died — Am I Entitled To Part Of Her Estate?

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This woman says her mother was told she had been killed in a car accident. Read more

2020 Democrats Want To Overhaul A Student-loan Forgiveness Program For Public Servants

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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, a New York Democrat and 2020 hopeful introduced a bill to revamp the PSLF program Read more

Natural Disasters Can Hurt Peoples Credit Scores For Years Afterward

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Floods and hurricanes widen income inequality, the authors of a new report argue. Read more

The Moneyist: My Dying Father Gave His Girlfriend His Debit Card To Buy Food — And She Kept On Spending

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This man’s son wonders what his options are after large sums of money went missing. Read more

Women Arent Asking Their Credit-card Companies This One Question — And It Could Cost Them Big Time

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Many consumers are failing to deal with expensive charges from their credit-card issuers. Read more

Getting Rid Of Debt May Actually Make Your Brain Work Better

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It doesn’t just feel good to pay off debt, it can improve how your mind works, new research suggests. Read more

Heres Everything Apple Isnt Telling You About Its New Credit Card

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The new credit card may seem attractive to Apple aficionados, but consumers should watch out for the fine print. Read more

Apples New Credit Card Offers 2% Daily Cash Back — What Consumers Need To Know About It

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Apple is teaming with Goldman Sachs on the card, which is designed to be used with Apple Pay. Read more

Paul Manafort Charged With Committing Residential Mortgage Fraud — Which Is More Common Than Youd Think

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Mortgage fraud risk has risen substantially in recent years as refinance activity has dried up for lenders. Read more

Turning Off The Lights And Promoting Clean Energy Could Save Money — And Lives

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Energy efficiency can boost public health, a new study says. Read more

When Parents Break The Law For Their Children, Who Are They Really Trying To Help?

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People who commit crimes for their kids do not only want their kids to succeed, experts say. Read more

On International Womens Day, How Female Investors Can Detect Biased Financial Advice

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Research shows that gender bias in financial advice is prevalent. Read more

Heres An ETF To Make International Womens Day More Than One Day A Year

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This fund says it’s a first-of-its-kind women’s empowerment fund. Read more

Judge OKs Government Collection Of Company Salary Data On Gender And Race

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Advocates call the ruling a big win, while a business group calls it a major expense with no purpose. Read more

Where Mortgage Payments Take The Smallest Bite Out Of Peoples Bank Accounts

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Renters, meanwhile, are getting some relief when it comes to paying for housing. Read more