Last Chance To Sign Up For Obamacare, For 2017 And Maybe Forever
People continue to enroll in Affordable Care Act coverage, even as huge questions loom about where millions of people will find health care in a year.
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One Of Trump's First Orders Means Home Loan Fees Won't Go Down
Had it gone into effect, the fee cut would have reduced the cost of borrowing for about 1 million Americans a year who buy or refinance houses with loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration.
Trump Administration Cancels Ads Encouraging Obamacare Sign-Ups
With the end of open enrollment just days away, the Trump administration pulled the plug on advertisements and outreach to encourage people to buy health insurance.
Trump's Suggested Import Tax Would Mean Americans Pay For That Wall
The president's press secretary said a plan the White House is pushing would mean taxing goods from Mexico 20 percent to pay for the wall. That would mean American consumers would foot the bill.
What The Stat About The 8 Richest Men Doesn't Tell Us About Inequality
It's a shocking statistic about global inequality that's made worldwide headlines. But some economists don't think it tells the whole story.
Feds Find $20 Million Hidden Under A Mattress In Massachusetts
The box spring full of cash was discovered during an investigation linked to a massive pyramid scheme. U.S. agents arrested a Brazilian man on a charge of conspiring to commit money laundering.
Republicans Eye 'Once In A Generation' Chance At Tax Overhaul
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady, R-Texas, discussed plans to revamp the federal tax code Tuesday morning, including a dramatic drop in corporate taxes and restructuring the IRS.
Medical Debt Is Top Reason Consumers Hear From Collection Agencies
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reports that 59 percent of people contacted by a debt collector had outstanding medical bills. Telecommunications and utility bills trailed far behind.
Judge Blocks Health Care Merger, Saying It Would Hurt Competition
In his decision, Judge John Bates said he believed health insurance giant Aetna had tried to leverage its original support for Obamacare to get federal approval for its acquisition of rival Humana.
Federal Agency Says Consumers Feel Threatened By Debt Collectors
A survey by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finds that more than 1 in 4 Americans contacted by collectors feel threatened. The bureau is revamping rules for the industry.