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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Dumping the Mortgage Tax Break Can Cost, Not Give
By Knowledge Wharton, Knowledge@WhartonThe mortgage interest deduction, considered by many to be the sacred cow of tax breaks, has joined the list of possible items on the chopping block in the growing debate between President Obama and...
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Dems Hatch a Hail Mary Plan to Avert Fiscal Cliff
By Thomas Ferraro, ReutersDemocrats in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday announced a longshot bid to force an early vote on tax hikes to break the stalemate in negotiations over the year-end "fiscal cliff."
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Cash-Strapped in Sandy or Other Crisis: What to Do
By ReutersMany Sandy homeowners are finding themselves cash strapped in this financial no-man's land: The bills are here now, but the money from insurance settlements and FEMA hasn't shown up yet, and they don...
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Your Easy-to-Use Guide to the Fiscal Cliff
By Josh Boak, The Fiscal TimesIt’s easy to get confused by where negotiations stand on the fiscal cliff. To help you sort out the difference between what politicians say and what they mean on this issue, The Fiscal Times has put...
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The Myth of Being ‘Rich’ at $250,000 a Year
By Linda Stern, ReutersCost of living disparities are in focus now, and not just in the national tax debate. It's a big deal for families from expensive places when they apply for college financial aid. People who make,...