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Paul Atkins, left, talks to then SEC Chair Christopher Cox during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on June 26, 2007. Atkins was then an SEC commissioner, and he has now been picked by President-elect Trump as the next head of the agency.

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Trump picks crypto backer Paul Atkins as new Securities and Exchange Commission chair

Trump picked Atkins, a former SEC commissioner, to head the agency. Known for his support of cryptocurrencies, Atkins could help shape regulations for the industry.

December 04, 2024
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  • Rafael Nam
A stock photo of a wall thermostat

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  • Your Money

Beat the GA chill this season. These winter hacks could cut thousands off heating bills

Georgia may have a comparatively mild winter, but we are notoriously bad at cold weather.

December 03, 2024
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  • Sundi Rose
Deals are the name of the game this holiday season as more people are planning to shop between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, hoping for bargains.

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  • Business

More deals, more spending: What Black Friday has in store

This holiday shopping season is poised to break spending records. A new survey finds people plan to spend $771 on average.

November 27, 2024
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By:
  • Alina Selyukh
President-elect Donald Trump, seen here on Nov. 13, has promised a range of tax cuts. But those cuts come with a price.

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  • Your Money

Trump has promised lower taxes. These are 3 ways it could impact you

From "no tax on tips" to Social Security, Donald Trump has made a range of promises about the taxes Americans will pay. We take a look at three changes we could see in the months ahead.

November 26, 2024
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By:
  • Laurel Wamsley
U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it processes some 4 million de minimis shipments every day. Here, CBP officers watch as international shipments are lowered from a plane at Los Angeles International Airport.

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  • Your Money

Dirt-cheap toys imported into U.S. can be dangerous, group says. Here's what to know

"We rarely come out and say, 'You should not do this.' But this is one of the exceptions," consumer advocate Teresa Murray says, warning against the lure of rock-bottom prices from unfamiliar sellers.

November 26, 2024
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By:
  • Bill Chappell
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.

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  • Business

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.

October 23, 2024
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  • Laurel Wamsley
Housing sales remain slow, despite mortgage rates a point lower than a year ago.

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  • Business

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.

October 18, 2024
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  • Laurel Wamsley
Federal regulators have finalized the "click to cancel" rule for memberships and subscriptions.

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  • Business

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.

October 17, 2024
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  • Alina Selyukh

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  • Your Money

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.

October 10, 2024
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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.

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  • Education

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.

October 10, 2024
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By:
  • Jonaki Mehta
As interest rates have dropped, refinancing could make sense, or not. Here’s what to know before you decide. <br>

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  • Your Money

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.

October 08, 2024
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By:
  • 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.

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  • Business

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.

September 24, 2024
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By:
  • 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.

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  • Your Money

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.

September 20, 2024
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By:
  • Laurel Wamsley
The Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates Wednesday, signaling a turning point in the long-running battle against inflation.

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  • News

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.

September 19, 2024
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By:
  • 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.

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  • Your Money

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.

September 11, 2024
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By:
  • Marielle Segarra
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