Consumer affairs


States And Feds Battle In Court For Supervision Of Fintechs

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A turf war or a fight for consumers in a brand new banking world? Read more

The No. 1 Way Scam Artists Fool People Into Parting With Their Money

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Many scam artists persuade people to pay by gift card, reloadable credit cards, store cards and even iTunes vouchers. ... Read more

TaxWatch: Owe The IRS? Heres Why You Probably Shouldnt Pay Your Taxes With A Credit Card

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Reward-hunters especially should think twice. Read more

The Moneyist: Should Two People With $1 Million In Debt Even Consider Getting Married?

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‘She’s a doctor and I’m an entrepreneur.’ Read more

More Americans Are Taking Longer To Pay Off Their Credit-card Debt

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For many Americans, carrying a balance on their credit cards is the norm — and they’re paying for it. Read more

The Wall Street Journal: Study: Fast Traders Take Advantage Of Price Gap And Cost Investors $2 Billion

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The study was partially funded by the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security. Read more

The Wall Street Journal: Study: Fast Traders Take Advantage Of Price Gap And Cost Investors $2 Billion

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The study was partially funded by the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security. Read more

Wealthfront Tempts Traditional Bank Customers With 2.24% Interest On Cash Accounts

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The accounts also come with FDIC insurance of up to $1 million, but some online banks offer even higher interest. Read more

Wealthfront Tempts Traditional Bank Customers With 2.24% Interest On Cash Accounts

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The accounts also come with FDIC insurance of up to $1 million, but some online banks offer even higher interest. Read more

Are You Desperate And Considering A Payday Loan? There Are Other, Less Dangerous Options

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Consumers have many alternatives when it comes to payday loans — many of which offer lower interest and other benefits... Read more

Market Snapshot: Stocks Extend Gains On Strong Jobs Report And Manufacturing Data

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U.S. stocks kick off February on an positive note as investors digested an unexpectedly strong January jobs report. ... Read more

The Moneyist: My Late Sister Named Her Friend As Beneficiary On 7 Retirement Accounts — Can I Contest Them?

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This woman feels shortchanged by her sister’s estate decisions, and says her health was fragile. Read more

How Federal-government Workers Should Approach Their Shutdown Debt

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Many banks and credit unions offered no- or low-interest loans — and now workers will need to pay them off. Read more

This Is The Best Place To Buy A Home In The U.S.

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A recent study looked at which housing markets have the winning combo of low prices and high inventory. Read more

This Is Whats Making Americans Less Satisfied With Their Finances

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The Personal Financial Satisfaction Index released by the American Institute of CPAs is divided into ‘pleasure and pai... Read more

As Ray Dalio Weighs In On Ocasio-Cortezs 70% Tax Proposal, Heres What Some Critics Got Wrong About It

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‘If this 70% tax bracket only applies to earned income, then it’s only going to hit a very small slice of people who... Read more

The Moneyist: This Woman Put $9,000 On Credit Cards For Medical Bills And Later Required Open-heart Surgery — Heres How She Got Through It

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Did her sibling bail her out? Or tell her to declare bankruptcy? Finally, an answer. Read more

The Richest People In The World Live In This City (its Not Hong Kong Or London)

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Where the wealthiest people in the world live is quickly changing. Read more

Mastercard Cracks Down On Retailers Who Turn Free Trials Into Paid Subscriptions Without Warning

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This sneaky tactic can cost consumers hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars a year. Read more

Buyers Are Finally Finding More Discounts On New Homes — But Only In These Cities

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Nearly one in four newly-constructed homes saw a price cut in the fourth quarter of 2018. Read more