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  House votes to gut banking reform law

  Here’s what the rollback could mean to consumers — if the legislation survives the Senate.

  2 min read Jun 11, 2017
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  How much does an Amazon Prime membership cost?

  There are several pricing options, including a new one for lower-income Americans.

  2 min read Jun 09, 2017
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  Put a (better-fitting) ring on it: The cost of ring resizing

  Have a ring that means a lot but doesn’t quite fit? Get that fixed – the right way.

  3 min read Jun 08, 2017
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  Obamacare’s fate: Here’s what Americans say

  See if Americans prefer the existing health care law or the U.S. House alternative.

  2 min read Jun 07, 2017
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  7 best bargains to watch for in June

  June’s hottest deals include sales on skivvies, screwdrivers and skiing. (Skiing?)

  2 min read May 31, 2017
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  How much does it cost to change your last name?

  You may seek a new name after marrying, or for a fresh start. See what you’ll pay.

  2 min read May 25, 2017
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  Big Ten, Big 12 lead conferences with highest student loan debt

  Some schools are fumbling more than others when it comes to student loan debt.

  1 min read Jan 03, 2017
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  Don’t let bad body language cost you

  You might not be running for president in your lifetime, but chances are, your body language will affect you at some point when you’re gunning for a job you really want.

  1 min read Oct 12, 2016
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  College students head back to class, and struggle with erratic, part-time work

  College students in particular–who often times hold down part-time jobs with irregular hours at places like retail stores, restaurants and bars—would benefit from more predictable work schedules.

  2 min read Sep 09, 2016
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  Get high fashion for low prices

  Here’s where you can find jaw-dropping deals on designer clothes.

  4 min read Aug 17, 2016
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  Senators seek tax relief for student loan burdens

  Students facing overwhelming college loan payments sometimes are able to have that debt forgiven. But then they are hit with a tax bill. New legislation seeks to change that.

  2 min read Jul 27, 2016
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  Loan gone bad? You probably can’t sue

  Like with other financial products, personal loan borrower agreements contain language requiring you to waive your right to settle a dispute in court before a jury.

  2 min read Jul 26, 2016
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  Clinton: Go to college, let US pay for it

  By 2021, families with income up to $125,000 will pay no tuition at in-state 4-year public colleges and universities under Clinton’s plan.

  2 min read Jul 25, 2016
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  Student loans a back burner issue for GOP

  Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has been hard to pin down on student loans.

  2 min read Jul 18, 2016
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  A nude selfie as loan collateral?

  In financial transactions that more closely resemble a hostage-taking, desperate college women in China are reportedly turning over naked pictures as collateral for their loans.

  1 min read Jun 20, 2016
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  Lending Club increases personal loan rates

  The embattled personal loan outfit raised interest rates Tuesday for nearly all borrowers in an effort to “boost the attractiveness of the asset to investors,” the company said in a filing with the [...]

  2 min read Jun 08, 2016
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  Feds issue rules to stop payday loan abuses

  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued new regulations today aimed at ending the recurring cycle of debt from payday loans .

  3 min read Jun 02, 2016
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  Prosper increases personal loan rates

  Prosper’s rate hike will impact personal loan borrowers with damaged credit scores.

  1 min read May 25, 2016
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  Student debt on the rise in 2016

  The 2016 average student debt total is $37,173, a bump of 6.05% over 2015 and the largest it’s ever been.

  2 min read May 05, 2016
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  Where you live impacts personal loans

  State banking and securities authorities have a lot of say over whether peer-to-peer lenders and P2P investors can operate in their states.

  2 min read Mar 30, 2016