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The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau has fined Apple and Goldman Sachs $89 million. Pictured is the Apple logo hanging in front of an Apple store in Chicago in March.

Apple and Goldman Sachs ordered to pay $89 million over Apple Card failures

Regulators say the companies hurt hundreds of thousands of users of the credit card, which Apple launched in 2019.

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By:
  • Laurel Wamsley
Housing sales remain slow, despite mortgage rates a point lower than a year ago.

Mortgage rates were supposed to come down. Instead, they're rising. Here's why

Mortgage rates are ticking up, even after the Federal Reserve has started cutting interest rates. Here's why, and where rates — and home sales — could go from here.

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By:
  • Laurel Wamsley
Federal regulators have finalized the "click to cancel" rule for memberships and subscriptions.

Canceling subscriptions has to be as easy as signing up, the FTC says in a new rule

The "click-to-cancel" rule, now finalized by the Federal Trade Commission, aims to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and memberships. Companies argue that the agency overstepped its authority.

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  • Alina Selyukh

Are you in the process of buying or selling a home? We want to hear from you.

The housing market these days isn't easy. We want to hear from you about what it's like to buy or sell a home right now.

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By:
  • Laurel Wamsley
In 2020, Congress voted to overhaul the FAFSA, seen here in its old, paper form. The federal application's relaunch, in late 2023, came with a whole host of problems.

Some students are fighting to stay in college after the FAFSA delayed financial aid

Students had to make all kinds of decisions about college before knowing how much financial aid they would get. Now, some are scrambling to stay in school.

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  • Jonaki Mehta
As interest rates have dropped, refinancing could make sense, or not. Here’s what to know before you decide. <br>

Mortgage rates have dropped. Should you refinance your home?

Interested in seeing if you can save money on your mortgage? Here’s what to know about refinancing – and how to think about timing.

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  • Laurel Wamsley
Visa controls more than 60% of the debit card processing market in the U.S. The Justice Department accuses the company of using its market power to illegally crowd out competition and keep fees artificially high, raising costs for both merchants and consumers.

Justice Department accuses Visa of stifling competition in the debit card business

The Justice Department has sued Visa, accusing the giant payments company of seeking to monopolize the debit card business.

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  • Scott Horsley
Lower mortgage rates are expected to spur more buyers to enter the housing market. A house for sale in Los Angeles last month is seen here.

Here are 4 ways the Federal Reserve's big rate cut could change the housing market

Here's a look at what the Federal Reserve's rate cut will mean for those looking to buy — or sell — a home.

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  • Laurel Wamsley
The Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates Wednesday, signaling a turning point in the long-running battle against inflation.

The Federal Reserve starts cutting interest rates in a big moment for the economy

The Federal Reserve moved aggressively Wednesday to start cutting interest rates as easing inflation fears gives way to concern about the job market.

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  • Scott Horsley
Even if you use a credit card all the time, it can be difficult to understand the ins and outs of how they work.

5 smart habits to keep you out of credit card debt

Stay on top of your monthly payments and avoid costly fees and interest charges with these smart credit card strategies.

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  • Marielle Segarra
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Are greedy companies to blame for grocery inflation? We looked at the data

Many shoppers blame stores and manufacturers for supermarket inflation. But what do the companies' finances tell us?

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  • Alina Selyukh
A practical tip from NPR reader Lisa Gluskin: check your receipt before you leave the parking lot of the grocery store. If you spot an error at home, you will be less likely to go back to the store to right the wrong.

10 more clever and commonsense ways to save money on groceries

Check your receipt. Grow your own veggies. Ask about senior discounts. NPR readers share their top tips on cutting costs at the grocery store.

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  • Life Kit

Could you live without shopping for a year? Try the 'no-buy challenge'

The goal is to save money, cut back on overconsumption and be more mindful of wasteful and unsustainable shopping habits. This guide can help you start a challenge of your own.

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  • Stacey Vanek Smith

Best of Life Kit: Tips on how to deal with cheaters, cut food costs and split baby care

A roundup of eight useful tips from Life Kit's August episodes. This month's edition includes a sweet goodbye ritual for children and advice on how to save more money at the grocery store.

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  • Life Kit

9 smart ways to slash your grocery bill

Food prices are still high, but your grocery bill doesn't have to be. Beth Moncel, founder of Budget Bytes, shares smart tips how to save money at the supermarket.

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  • Life Kit