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Equifax says the newly identified users had some driver's license information stolen but not their Social Security numbers.

Economy

Equifax Says 2.4 Million More People Were Impacted By Huge 2017 Breach

6:07pm March 01, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

This announcement brings the total number impacted by the massive hack to about 148 million people and renews lawmakers' scrutiny of the company's response to the data theft.

Economy

The Cost of Life in America

4:06pm March 01, 2018

Over the past two decades, prices on average have increased. But certain things have gotten cheaper while others have gotten more expensive, and which is which can tell us a lot.

Economy

More Band For Your Buck

4:07pm February 28, 2018

To understand the Trump administration's approach to trade tariffs, look no further than the humble rubber band.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies Tuesday before the House Financial Services Committee in Washington. "My personal outlook for the economy has strengthened since December," he said.

New Fed Chief Sees Interest Rates Continuing To Rise As Economy Strengthens

7:36pm February 27, 2018

by John Ydstie

The central bank remains on track to boost rates gradually, Jerome Powell told Congress on Tuesday in his first testimony as Fed chairman. He said he has seen the economy picking up since December.

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Education Department Wants To Protect Student Loan Debt Collectors

6:48pm February 27, 2018

The Trump administration is considering a policy change to prevent states from making tough demands of companies that collect student loan debt, according to an internal document obtained by NPR.

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Economy

The Case For Overshooting

4:02pm February 27, 2018

We have a new Federal Reserve Chair. His name is Jay Powell. Here's what we can expect.

Economy

Productivity With A Side of Chicken

4:10pm February 26, 2018

Why productivity could be the most important data point in the economy... and how did KFC manage to run out of chicken in the UK - for an entire week?

Used car salesman Chris Edwards poses for a portrait at Automaxx in Pleasant Grove, Utah.

A Student Solution To Give Utah Debtors A Fighting Chance

8:08am February 24, 2018

by Lee Hale

In Utah, the majority of civil lawsuits are debt related; nearly all of the debtors face those suits without any legal help. A group of law students at Brigham Young University wants to change that.

Economy

Guns And The Trump Slump

4:04pm February 23, 2018

Today more than two thirds of the guns in America are owned by just 20 percent of gun owners. That's not always good for gunmakers.

Economy

The 28-Hour Work Week

3:56pm February 22, 2018

Imagine being able to work fewer hours during a difficult time in your life, without having to quit your job or interrupt your career. In Germany, for many workers, that's now a reality.