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The Department Of Education Cuts Off A Student Loan Watchdog

4:49pm September 20, 2017

by Anya Kamenetz

The Education Department has terminated two agreements with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Here's why that matters.

Equifax was hit with a cyberattack before the one revealed earlier this month, and the hackers seem to have had many months of access to consumers' information.

Equifax Confirms Another 'Security Incident'

9:46pm September 19, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

Equifax is already struggling to retain public trust after it waited at least a month to disclose a cyberattack that potentially impacted the personal information of millions of people.

A strengthening global economy is among the most important forces putting downward pressure on the dollar.

The Dollar Is Weaker, But That Might Not Be A Bad Thing

8:59am September 19, 2017

by John Ydstie

The dollar is down nearly 10 percent since the beginning of the year. That's bad news if you're a tourist traveling to Europe but great news if your U.S. company sells goods overseas.

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What To Do When Your Personal Information Gets Hacked

7:59am September 17, 2017

The personal information of millions of people was potentially exposed after the hack of Equifax. Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Lisa Gerstner of Kiplinger's Personal Finance about what you should do.

Millennials were the largest group of homebuyers for the fourth consecutive year, according to the National Association of Realtors.

As Millennials Get Older, Many Are Buying SUVs To Drive To Their Suburban Homes

6:39pm September 15, 2017

Having put off buying cars and becoming homeowners, America's largest demographic is starting to make big-ticket purchases.

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Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, who plans to sue Equifax, called the breach "the most brazen failure to protect consumer data we have ever seen."

After Equifax Hack, Consumers Are On Their Own. Here Are 6 Tips To Protect Your Data

8:47pm September 14, 2017

by Yuki Noguchi

The credit-rating company last week said it was hacked, leaving 143 million consumers' personal information exposed. Equifax now faces lawsuits and investigations. Read tips on safeguarding your data.

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Chief Responds To Equifax Hack

4:38pm September 14, 2017

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Richard Cordray, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, about the recent Equifax hack that leaked personal information of 143 million consumers.

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb says the agency will close a loophole that lets drug manufacturers skip pediatric testing in some drugs intended for children.

FDA Moves To Rein In Drugmakers' Abuse Of Orphan Drug Law

5:02pm September 13, 2017

by Sarah Jane Tribble

Following an investigation by Kaiser Health News and NPR, the Food and Drug Administration has moved to close a loophole that lets drugmakers skip pediatric testing of drugs to treat rare diseases.

Shoppers look at appliances at a Sears store in Schaumburg, Ill. At nearly $13 trillion, consumer debt has topped the previous record set during the financial crisis.

Americans' Borrowing Hits Another Record. Time To Worry?

1:02pm September 12, 2017

by Chris Arnold

Americans owe more than ever before, with household debt hitting nearly $13 trillion. Some economists say the lessons of the credit bubble that led to the financial crisis are being forgotten.

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Famage in Orient Bay on the French Carribean island of Saint-Martin, after the passage of Hurricane Irma.

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As Irma Approaches Florida, Stay Ahead Of Hurricane Scams

5:42pm September 08, 2017

by Emily Sullivan

GoFundMe campaigns and robocalls have already started. Fight instances of fraud by staying informed and carefully researching reputable charities.