Personal finance

This credit card behavior is an under-the-radar risk: ‘Be very careful,’ expert says
Finance

This credit card behavior is an under-the-radar risk: ‘Be very careful,’ expert says

Key Points “Credit cycling” is potentially risky behavior with credit cards, but isn’t widely known, experts said. It involves repeatedly maxing out cards and paying down the balance, effectively letting cardholders spend beyond their allotted credit limit. Card companies could close users’ accounts and cancel their rewards, among other risks, experts said. Source

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Americans pay trillions in rent, but few get credit score boost for it
Technology

Americans pay trillions in rent, but few get credit score boost for it

An estimated $1.4 trillion is paid to landlords of residential properties every year in America, but only 20% of those landlords choose to report the rent paid. That has big implications for the credit scores and credit histories of millions of Americans. Reporting rent paid on time to credit bureaus can significantly boost credit scores, […]

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State AGs led by NY’s Letitia James pressure Meta to clean up investment scams on Facebook
Business

State AGs led by NY’s Letitia James pressure Meta to clean up investment scams on Facebook

New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference at the office of the Attorney General on July 13, 2022 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images A group of 42 state attorneys general are calling on Meta to curb the rise of investment scams on Facebook that fraudulently use […]

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Here’s the inflation breakdown for May 2025 — in one chart
Finance

Here’s the inflation breakdown for May 2025 — in one chart

Key Points The consumer price index rose 2.4% on an annual basis in May 2025, up from 2.3% in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Inflation trends are largely encouraging under the surface, and roughly back to the Federal Reserve’s target level, economists said. However, President Trump’s tariff policy is likely to cause […]

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As GOP weighs Obamacare cuts, the party’s constituents are more likely to use marketplace coverage, poll finds
Finance

As GOP weighs Obamacare cuts, the party’s constituents are more likely to use marketplace coverage, poll finds

Key Points More Republicans than Democrats get health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, according to a poll by KFF. The GOP-controlled House of Representatives passed a massive tax and spending bill in May that makes substantial cuts to health programs for the ACA, also known as Obamacare. Millions of people are expected to […]

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‘Trump accounts’: CEOs to unveil investments for newborns at White House
Politics

‘Trump accounts’: CEOs to unveil investments for newborns at White House

US President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up as he exits Marine One and walks to board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on June 6, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images The CEOs of Uber, Dell, Goldman Sachs and more are expected to announce Monday that they will collectively invest […]

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Job market is ‘trash’ right now, career coach says — here’s why
Finance

Job market is ‘trash’ right now, career coach says — here’s why

Key Points It’s a tough market for job seekers, especially recent graduates, experts said. Employers are hiring at the slowest pace in more than a decade, even as unemployment and layoffs are relatively low. Don’t underestimate the power of building personal connections and networking while hunting for a job, one expert said. Source

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When it comes to saving, Gen Z asks: ‘What’s the point?’ That’s dangerous, expert says
Finance

When it comes to saving, Gen Z asks: ‘What’s the point?’ That’s dangerous, expert says

FA Playbook When it comes to saving, Gen Z asks: ‘What’s the point?’ That’s dangerous, expert says Published Sat, Jun 7 20256:15 AM EDT Greg Iacurci@GregIacurci WATCH LIVE Source

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Why millions of Americans would lose health insurance under House GOP megabill
Finance

Why millions of Americans would lose health insurance under House GOP megabill

Key Points Federal funding cuts in the House of Representatives’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act may prompt millions of Americans to lose insurance under Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. With the Senate now poised to consider the legislation, here’s who experts say could be most vulnerable to getting dropped from health care coverage. Source

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‘Fantasy math’ masks tax bill’s U.S. debt impact, GOP lawmaker said. What the deficit means for your money
Finance

‘Fantasy math’ masks tax bill’s U.S. debt impact, GOP lawmaker said. What the deficit means for your money

Key Points Legislation passed by Republicans in the House and now being considered in the Senate would increase the U.S. debt by more than $3 trillion after interest and economic effects, according to estimates. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is a “debt bomb ticking,” one GOP lawmaker said. The debt can have a big […]

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