Budget Battles
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Republicans Want Strings Attached to California Disaster Aid
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Biden Goes Out With a Bang in the Jobs Market
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Trump Privately Pushes Senators for ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’
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Trump Considers Declaring National Emergency for Tariff Rollout
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Trump Unloads: Grievances, Greenland and the Gulf of Mexico
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Republicans Divided Over How to Pass Trump’s Agenda
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Trump Pushes Johnson to Victory as Speaker
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Making a Big Money Move? Why You Should Probably Consult a Financial Adviser
By Beth Pinsker, ReutersPeople hire financial advisers with the very obvious goal of getting advice on how to handle their money. So why do investors often cut advisers out of consequential decisions? Some advisers say...
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15 Ways to Save on Your Wedding
Today’s couples are inviting fewer guests to their weddings, but they’re spending more than ever on the events.
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Should Students Use College Loans to Pay Their Phone Bills?
By Jessica Dickler, CNBCMost people know what it's like to be broke in college. What they might not know is that increasingly, students are using aid dollars to cover their lifestyles as well. As student loan debt reaches a...
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6 Money Mistakes to Avoid When You're Getting a Divorce
By Kelli B. Grant, CNBCAs summer winds down, so may your marriage. University of Washington researchers studying court records in the state found a "twin peaks" pattern of divorce filings — in March and August. "Divorce...
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Memorial Day: A Tribute to Duty, Honor, Country
By Jack Jacobs, MSNBCA long time ago, when I was attending public school in New York City, the academic year was a grueling affair. Teachers were highly skilled, demanding and generally bereft of sympathy. They had a low...
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How to Retire Comfortably While You’re Still in Debt
By Janna HerronRetirement plans often involve traveling, socializing and feeling financially secure, but they don’t usually include paying off debt. However, the reality is that many Americans close to retirement...
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They’re Here! The Top Baby Names of 2015
We know what you’ve all really been waiting for—not the job numbers, not the latest election poll results, not even the winners in the hockey and basketball playoffs. No. You’ve been on tenterhooks...
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Don’t Let a Late-Life Divorce Ruin Your Retirement Plans
By Janna HerronDivorce not only can hurt the heart, but also the wallet. The financial fallout can be even worse for those who divorce later in life as carefully managed retirement plans quickly unravel. So-called...
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Being a Bridesmaid Is Expensive, but Groomsmen Have It Even Worse
By Janna HerronBrides and grooms (and often their parents) may shell out over $30,000 to put on a wedding, but they aren’t the only ones paying big bucks for the big day. In fact, the groom’s closest buddies can...
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You Won’t Believe How Much Some Kids Get Paid for Their Chores
The average weekly allowance for American kids is more than $15 a week, according to the latest survey by the American Institute of Public Accountants. Allowances are fairly common, with more than...
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7 Essential Tips for Buying a Cheap Wedding Dress...Without Getting Ripped Off
By Caroline Thompson, The Brad's Deals BlogCongratulations! You're engaged! The easy part is over — you found someone to spend the rest of your life with — now you have just few short months to plan a wedding, and perhaps most importantly,...
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Hot New Dating Criteria: What’s Your Credit Score?
By Barbara Booth, CNBCWith 70 percent of marriages ending in divorce due to financial disagreements, those looking for a partner are increasingly popping the big question: What is your credit score? Surprised? You shouldn...
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The Shocking Truth About Home Care Pay
By Clare L. Stacy, The ConversationThere are two million home care workers in the United States. They change diapers, administer medications, bathe and dress people and transfer the immobile from one place to another. They also take...
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Robots Really Are Taking Over Hospital Work
By Robert Ferris, CNBCHospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area are using robots called Tugs to take over many of the everyday tasks involved in tending to patients. The bots are programmed to deliver food and drugs, pick...
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Cyber Security Surprise: Dating Apps Are a Risk to Employers
By Bill Rigby, ReutersThe millions of people using dating apps on company smartphones could be exposing themselves and their employers to hacking, spying and theft, according to a study by International Business Machines...