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A ban on high-cost loans may be coming
Some payday loans carry interest rates of 100% or more. The Military Lending Act limits rates on loans to service members. Now, a bill aims to extend that protection to all.
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Murphy offers $2 million in grants to improve N.J. computer science education
N.J. is trying to fill thousands of tech jobs by boosting computer science education.
7 years ago
Google buys Fitbit for $2.1 billion, pledges to protect health data
Google is purchasing Fitbit for $2.1 billion, a sign that the Internet company wants to make up ground in the crowded wearable-technology field.
7 years ago
‘I have zero regrets’: Texas mattress mogul lost $5M on World Series bets in N.J.
“My head is bloody, but certainly unbowed,” said Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale, who was hedging against an extravagant mattress promotion.
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As investors try to be more ethical, some find no escape from businesses they detest
If you're an investor with ardent social beliefs — and you aspire to put your money where your mouth is — you're in luck.
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‘SIM-swap’ scams expose risks of using phones for secondary I.D.
A SIM-swap is a "social engineering" trick fraudsters use to take control of somebody else's phone number.
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Following California’s lead, New Jersey lawmakers want college athletes to be paid
The proposed Fair Play Act would allow student-athletes to earn money for use of their names, images or likenesses, and let them hire agents and attorneys.
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Congressional group proposing major move on college debt, affordability
College Affordability Act comes amid growing concern about impact on individuals — and the economy — of ever-growing student debt.
7 years ago
Philly finally updated its confusing and expensive water bill system
Welcome to the future, Water Revenue Bureau.
7 years ago
What does fentanyl cost Pa. in dollars? Auditor tries to find out.
In a new report, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale also urged lawmakers to legalize fentanyl test strips so drug users can check for the deadly synthetic substance.
7 years ago
Merck to eliminate 500 jobs nationwide, including Pa.
The job cuts are effective Jan. 3., 2020, and include remote workers residing outside of the state, according to a filing with the Pa. Department of Labor and Industry.
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Allowance: How much is too much?
A new study shows that of the kids who are given a weekly allowance, the average amount is $30. Does this number come as a shock to you?
Air Date: October 17, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Philly slaps $115,000 in soda tax compliance fines on local businesses
Stores that buy from unregistered distributors are supposed to pay the tax themselves.
7 years ago
How could Wilmington Airport really take off? Flying more packages than passengers
Attempts to add passenger flights out of Wilmington have fizzled. So New Castle County wants to explore different uses to make the airport more profitable.
7 years ago
Listen 0:47Five Pa. ski resorts sold amid Purdue Pharma bankruptcy
The Sackler family was a majority owner in Peak Resorts, which sold its 17 properties to Vail Resorts in a $264 million cash deal.
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