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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What No One Ever Tells You About Two-Year Degrees
By Liz Weston, ReutersSteven Polasck of Corpus Christi, Texas, liked math and science in high school. He considered attending a four-year college but ultimately decided to use his strengths to get a two-year degree in...
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Here’s Why the Sharing Economy Is Soaring
By Mia Taylor, MainStreetIf you've seen the movie The Holiday , starring Cameron Diaz, you're familiar with home swapping and how much more interesting and affordable it can make a vacation. In Hollywood's version, the...
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4 Proven Ways Mindfulness Can Help You at Work
By Maureen Mackey, The Fiscal TimesThe practice of mindful awareness has come out of the yoga studio and moved into the workplace – from cubicle city to the c–suite - with surprising speed. Executives at Ford, General Mills, Goldman...
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Why an Executive Condo Could Be in Your Future
By Ansuya Harjani, CNBCWhat will the next generation of urban housing look like? Think ultra-connected, convenient and sustainable. Lake Life, an executive condominium under development in Singapore, provides a glimpse...
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5 Financial Aid Tips That Help You Choose the Right College
It’s decision time: College acceptance letters are out and high school seniors are evaluating their offers to determine which school they’ll attend. (Most schools require a decision by May 1.) While...