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Key lawmakers float new rules for personal data protection; bill would make privacy a consumer right
WASHINGTON — Two influential lawmakers from opposing parties have crafted a deal…
Federal officials want to know how airlines handle — and share — passengers’ personal information
WASHINGTON — Federal officials said Thursday they will review how airlines protect…
Trump says Powell is being ‘political’ with interest rates
Former President Donald Trump on Friday criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell…
NFL has ‘decided to rip off fans’ with playoff game on Peacock, congressman says
“‘You’ve decided to rip off fans by exclusively broadcasting tomorrow’s Chiefs vs.…
Southwest Airlines reaches $140 million settlement for December 2022 flight-canceling meltdown
DALLAS — Southwest Airlines will pay a $35 million fine as part…
Southwest Airlines reaches $140 million settlement for December 2022 flight-canceling meltdown
DALLAS — Southwest Airlines will pay a $35 million fine as part…
Why Fed rate hikes take so long to affect the economy, and why that effect may last a decade or more
The U.S. economy continues to grow despite the 5.5% benchmark federal funds…
What to expect as Netflix, Disney and other big streaming names shift strategy
Streaming customers are likely to see more familiar faces and less megabudget…
It’s Giving Tuesday: Americans are spending hard this holiday shopping season. Nonprofits are ‘cautiously optimistic.’
After Black Friday’s record-breaker for online sales, there’s hope that the holiday…
Don’t ruin Thanksgiving by making these rookie mistakes
A friend calls this day “Thanksscrapping.” He may have a point. My…
You can save up to $23,000 in your 401(k) next year, IRS says
Retirement savers can tuck away slightly more in 2024 than in 2023,…
How stock-market investors can ride out a ‘fear cycle’ as S&P 500, Nasdaq fall into correction
Many people like to feel at least a little bit of fright.…
No, you don’t need to buy Costco’s $4,500, 157-piece Le Creuset cookware set
No, you don’t need to spend $4,500 on that 157-piece Le Creuset…
The Nasdaq just fell into a correction. Now what?
The Nasdaq Composite Index fell into its 70th correction in history on…
‘For religious reasons, I cannot invest to earn interest’: I’m 53 and expect to earn $90,000 a year. Is it too late to start investing?
I recently graduated with my master’s degree and am seeking full-time employment…
Homes are expensive right now, but these mortgage bonds look cheap
U.S. homes may be wildly unaffordable for first-time buyers, but mortgage bonds…
Subprime car-loan rates are hitting 17%-22%. Should investors be worried?
Many borrowers with subprime credit have been paying 17% to 22% rates…
‘Banks fail. It’s OK,’ says former FDIC chair Sheila Bair.
Higher interest rates may be painful in the short term, but banks,…
Family Dollar recalls dozens of P&G, J&J, Colgate products in 23 states due to incorrect temperature storage
Family Dollar voluntarily recalled dozens of over-the-counter drugs, products and medical devices…