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Visa, Mastercard's Swipe Fee Settlement Might Save You Money, For Now
The limited-time agreement directly benefits merchants, which can potentially pass savings on to consumers.
By Keerthi Vedantam Published
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Capital One/Discover: What's In Their Wallet For You?
Push back on Capital One's planned merger with Discover is growing with one group of consumer advocates calling for a public hearing.
By Keerthi Vedantam Published
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Lawmakers: Nix Social Security Offsets For Seniors In Student Loan Default
Offsetting Social Security benefits to pay for defaulted student loans can be devastating for some beneficiaries, lawmakers say.
By Joey Solitro Published
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HHS Funding Secured As Major Government Shutdown Avoided
With passage of the fiscal 2024 appropriations package, Medicare and Social Security are among the key agencies to receive funding through September 30.
By Esther D’Amico Last updated
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How to Benefit from Rising Interest Rates
Financial Planning Savers will get the best rates from top-yielding savings and money market deposit accounts at online banks.
By Rivan V. Stinson Last updated
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Really! Get Travel Rewards for Rent Payments
With the BILT credit card, get travel rewards on rent payments. This is a new kind of card, but it's legit.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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How Your Home Can Fill Gaps in Your Retirement Plan
If you have gaps in your plan for retirement income, you might consider adding the value of your home to your planning.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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Is It Worth Chasing Credit Card Rewards If You're In Debt?
Two out of three Americans in debt are chasing credit card rewards. Do your brain a favor and try this instead.
By Ellen B. Kennedy Published
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SECURE 2.0 Act Now Helps Lighten the Burden of Student Loans
Employers can attract talented employees with a new benefit: a matching contribution to an employee's 401(k) when they make payments on their student debt.
By Mary K. Moreland Published