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The fight to protect consumers against bad investment advice is advancing, but slowly
Finance

The fight to protect consumers against bad investment advice is advancing, but slowly

William F. Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, at a press conference on Sep. 10, 2018. Galvin championed a state rule governing investment advice, which a judge invalidated in March 2022. Michael Swensen for The Boston Globe via Getty Images The fight to protect consumers from bad investment advice has been a multi-year saga. […]

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Microsoft’s Brad Smith says tech regulation is coming, so industry should participate in shaping it
Technology

Microsoft’s Brad Smith says tech regulation is coming, so industry should participate in shaping it

Tech regulation is coming whether the industry participates or not, according to Microsoft President Brad Smith, so companies might as well lean into those conversations now. “It doesn’t matter whether you like it or hate it,” Smith told CNBC’s Steve Kovach on “Tech Check” Wednesday. “And it’s right for people to point out the issues […]

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GM expects record year of Chevy Bolt EV sales following fire recall
Business

GM expects record year of Chevy Bolt EV sales following fire recall

2022 BOLT EUV Source: Chevrolet DETROIT – General Motors expects sales of its electric Chevrolet Bolt models can rebound from a high-profile recall after several vehicles caught fire to achieve record results in 2022. “We see record numbers of sales and production for ’22, and we see ’23 being bigger than ’22. We are bullish […]

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DC attorney general says fighting big tech is like David versus Goliath
Technology

DC attorney general says fighting big tech is like David versus Goliath

Washington, DC Attorney General Karl Racine speaks after a news conference in front of the U.S. Supreme Court September 9, 2019 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong In his battles with Big Tech, District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine sees his office as something of an underdog. “In a real way, when you take on […]

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Most medical debt is coming off credit reports. Here’s what to do if yours doesn’t
Health

Most medical debt is coming off credit reports. Here’s what to do if yours doesn’t

Maskot | Maskot | Getty Images If you have medical debt weighing down your credit score, it may be wiped off your credit report in a few months. Yet before you cheer the good news, first make sure your debt qualifies. The three credit reporting companies — Equifax, Experian and TransUnion — recently announced that […]

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Volkswagen recalls 246,000 Atlas SUVs due to issue with airbags, brakes
Business

Volkswagen recalls 246,000 Atlas SUVs due to issue with airbags, brakes

Volkswagen recalled 246,000 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because of a wiring issue that could cause problems with the airbags, windows and brakes of the cars. Damage to the wiring of the cars could result in airbags deploying “later than designed,” which could lead to injury of people in […]

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