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"Unquestionably, as central banks keep rates low, or negative in Europe, the savers are getting slammed," BlackRock's Larry Fink told CNBC on Wednesday. Increasingly, Fink said he believes people are … Read More
With built-in tax benefits and relatively low default risk, municipal bonds have grown more popular amid the threat of tax hikes. There’s also a surge in interest for muni bonds … Read More
The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances rose to the highest level in a month. Still, applications to refinance a home loan rose 3% … Read More
Gift cards have topped the list of reported fraud payment methods each year since 2018, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Criminals ask for the information on the back of … Read More
The Labor Department hasn't done enough to protect 401(k) savings and data from cyber attacks, according to a Government Accountability Office report issued Monday. Firms that oversee retirement plans hold … Read More
The American Rescue Plan increased the amount that employers can let workers put in their dependent-care flexible spending accounts for 2021. Separate legislation adopted in December provided other flexibility for … Read More
A federal judge in Ohio has ruled that the government overstepped its authority when it banned evictions across the country. While landlords applauded the decision, advocates said it would put … Read More
It appears Democrats won't add a $15 federal minimum wage to the $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill, after legislative setbacks. The current federal minimum wage, $7.25 an hour, isn't enough … Read More
Sereda, who performs under her last name, was ready to give up on music. She'd been trying to make it in L.A. for seven years, meeting with label executives time … Read More
President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress are trying to pass $1.9 trillion of additional Covid relief. Extra unemployment benefits are in their proposals. Duration and amount are somewhat unclear. … Read More
