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A police officer keeps watch outside the Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington, D.C., where policymakers weighed whether to boost interest rates.

The Fed Holds Rates Steady; Here's Who Is Clapping

3:55pm September 17, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

The Federal Reserve chose to leave interest rates unchanged Thursday. For the central bank even a decision to do nothing is a big deal, creating all sorts of winners (homebuyers) and losers (savers).

Don't be afraid to ask the pharmacy for a better price, consumer advocates say.

How To Save Money On Prescription Drugs, Insured Or Not

3:05pm September 16, 2015

by Emily Bazar

Believe it or not, it may be cheaper to pay for a prescription yourself rather than using your insurance. And if that fails, there are other places to turn for help getting the best possible deal.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in March. Investors have been waiting to see whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates for the first time since 2006.

The Downside Of Keeping Interest Rates So Low For So Long

11:56am September 16, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

Some economists say the Federal Reserve should leave rates alone, but many say super-low rates have big risks, too. They argue that the central bank needs to push rates back up to historic norms.

Federal Reserve Faces Fork In The Road Over Interest Rates

5:47am September 16, 2015

by Chris Arnold

This week, the Fed may raise a key interest rate for the first time since 2006. By keeping interest rates near zero for so long, the Fed may have prevented the ultimate financial catastrophe.

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Small Changes By Employers Can Raise Workers' Health Costs

1:04pm September 15, 2015

by Michelle Andrews

As the enrollment window opens for employer-provided health insurance, workers may see changes for wellness programs, dependents' coverage and specialty drugs that could be costly.

Do You Use Money? If So, You'll Want To Read This By Thursday

12:51pm September 15, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

This week, the Federal Reserve will be making decisions that could affect your ability to borrow. Because it works behind closed doors, it can seem mysterious. Here's what the Fed is and does.

The Quintessential College Experience, Without The Big Bills

11:28am September 11, 2015

by Robert Siegel

How do families decide what kind of college to attend: Private? Public? Community college? Three college students explain why they went for the big state school: The University of Maryland.

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The Perks Of A Private College (Hint: It's Not The Cost)

9:55am September 11, 2015

by Robert Siegel

How do families decide what kind of college to attend: Private? Public? Community college? Three college students explain why they went for the expensive, private option: Columbia, NYU and Georgetown.

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Time Versus Debt: Why These Students Chose Community College

9:13am September 10, 2015

by Robert Siegel

How do families decide what kind of college to attend: Private? Public? Community college? Three college students explain why they went for the local community college: Montgomery College.

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Jeb Bush is getting specific about how he plans to grow the economy as president.

Everything You Wanted To Know About Jeb Bush's Tax Plan

6:17pm September 09, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Bush's tax plan tries to lower tax rates for some of the rich and for corporations, but also sticks it to hedge-fund managers and gives some relief to low-income earners.