Latest articles by Esther D’Amico
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Congressional Hearing To Be Held Over Social Security Overpayments
Social Security overpayments Issue is being ‘assiduously' worked on, the agency’s head tells congressional panel.
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Medicare Price Talks to Include All 10 Drugmakers
Agreements to join Medicare negotiations follow multiple lawsuits to try to block the program.
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Government Shutdown Averted at the 11th Hour
Congress avoided a government shutdown on Saturday with a temporary measure that provides more time to hash out a new federal spending plan.
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Some Veteran Services Would Pause In A Government Shutdown
A government shutdown impacts veterans with benefits continuing but outreach services pausing, said the head of the VA.
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How A Government Shutdown Could Affect You
A government shutdown would put tens of thousands of federal workers on furlough and interrupt certain services.
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How A Government Shutdown Would Affect Medicare and Other Healthcare
A look at how Medicare would be affected by a government shutdown, as well as other government-related healthcare.
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Your Social Security Checks Won’t Stop If the Government Shuts Down
How Social Security would be affected by a government shutdown, including what happens to checks and what services would be paused.
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The Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady
The Fed cautions that inflation remains high and it is prepared to adjust its monetary policy ‘as appropriate if risks emerge.’
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USAA Members Can Get No-Interest Loans If the Government Shuts Down
The USAA loans would be split into two installments with the last payment due in 90 days.
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Casino Operators Caesars and MGM Still Reeling From Cyber Attacks
Caesars confirms breach of its loyalty program database; MGM website and operations at many properties remain down.
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Airlines Hit Over Carry-On Fees, Making People Wait on Tarmac
Spirit settled a class-action lawsuit over carry-on fees while American Airlines was fined for making passengers wait on the tarmac.
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The Fed Remains Prepared to Raise Rates Further If Needed, Powell Says
The central bank remains committed to reaching its 2% inflation target.
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You Won't Get Hit With High Credit Card Swipe Fees Here Anymore
New Jersey reins in credit card swipe fees for shoppers.
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American Airlines Pilots Ratify New Contract
The tentative American Airlines agreement includes changes aimed at more reliable passenger service, the union says.
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Experian to Pay $650K Fine for Spamming People
People seeking to freeze their credit data online were hit with unsolicited emails and no way to opt out.
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AT&T's Credit Card AutoPay Discount Is Getting Reduced
While the credit card AutoPay discount is getting reduced, there will be discounts for other payment methods.
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Cigna is Launching a New Feature Using Fitness Trackers
Cigna, which announced earnings this month, will use the fitness data to connect participants to relevant programs.
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FCC Seeks Comments on Cybersecurity Labeling Plan for Smart Devices
You might start seeing the Cyber Trust Mark on products by late 2024.
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Fed Hikes Interest Rates By Quarter Point After June Pause
The central bank says it is 'prepared to adjust the stance of monetary policy as appropriate if risks emerge.’
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UPS and Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement on Contract
Union membership still needs to ratify the contract to avert a strike.
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Proposed Water Heater Standards Could Save You Thousands
Households could see $1,868 cost cut over life of appliance, DOE says.
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UPS and Teamsters to Resume Talks Next Week As Strike Option Looms
With a possible strike on the horizon, UPS and the Teamsters are set to resume talks next week over a new contract and supplemental agreements covering local regions.
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2 Companies Sued By CFPB Over Claims of Deceptive Consumer Lending Practices
The agency fires another warning shot over what it sees as deceptive practices.
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U.S., European Consumer Watchdogs Start Talks on Digitization Issues in Financial Sector
Pricing, customer service, competition and privacy to be scrutinized.
