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Potential buyers look at a 2023 Cooper Countryman S sports-utility vehicle on the floor of a Mini dealership on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, in Highlands Ranch, Colo.
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New car prices are cooling, but experts say you still might want to wait to buy

The average transaction price for a new car in July was $48,334, a slight dip from June and only a 0.4% year-over-year increase, according to Kelley Blue Book.

3 years ago

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Many Pennsylvania state retirees say they can’t afford inflation on their stagnant pensions

Nearly 69,000 former public school and state workers retired before Pennsylvania boosted pension payments two decades ago. Some lawmakers now want to give them an increase.

3 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Thomas Jefferson University to pay millions in federal student loan settlement

A loan program was meant to train more community doctors, but federal regulators claim that the Philadelphia university used leftover cash to boost its investment portfolio.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Equal pay for Black women requires new laws like Philly’s salary history ban, advocates say

Black women across Pennsylvania earn just 60 cents on every dollar their white male non-Hispanic counterpart earns.

3 years ago

NPR
Money

Got tipping rage? This barista reveals what it’s like to be behind the tip screen

The rise in tipping has many customers fuming, but one worker who depends on tips says most customers misunderstand what they are.

3 years ago

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Money

Are Amazon Prime Day deals worth it? 5 things to know

Amazon's annual sale will run Tuesday and Wednesday, boasting that the sales offered will be its lowest prices so far this year. Before you buy, read here.

3 years ago

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Courts & Law

BofA hit with $250 million in fines and customer refunds for ‘double-dipping’ fees, fake accounts

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency found that the bank’s double-dipping on fees was illegal.

3 years ago

NPR
Money

As meat prices hover near record highs, here are 3 ways to save on your July 4 cookout

If you're planning to throw some meat on the grill this weekend, here are some ways to save money in the process.

3 years ago

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NPR
Courts & Law

‘There is no trust now’: Student loan borrowers respond to Supreme Court decision

In the wake of Friday's Supreme Court decision striking down Biden's relief plan, borrowers lament the path forward.

3 years ago

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Money

It’s almost time to resume student loan payments. Not doing so could cost you

More than 40 million Americans will have to start making federal student loan payments again at the end of the summer.

3 years ago

Student loan borrowers gather outside the Supreme Court building in February 2023. The court's ruling on President Biden's debt relief plan is expected in June or July.
NPR
Politics & Policy

Is the debt deal changing student loan repayment? Here’s what you need to know

The pause's end will affect some 43 million borrowers, but, in effect, it's not a big change.

3 years ago

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NPR
Money

3 ways to protect your money if the U.S. defaults on its debt

Personal finance experts say you should prepare for a possible debt default as you would a recession.

3 years ago

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Money

New push on U.S.-run free electronic tax-filing system for all

The IRS has been tasked with looking into how to create a government-operated electronic free-file tax return system. But that doesn’t sit well with tax-prep companies.

3 years ago

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Money

Haven’t filed taxes yet? Don’t panic. Here’s what to know

Experts recommend pulling together all of the documents you need and then giving yourself a chunk of time to sit down and get it done.

3 years ago

The likeness of Benjamin Franklin is seen on a U.S. $100 bill, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Marple Township
Money

Your tax refund could be smaller than last year. Here’s why

The 90 million taxpayers who have filed as of March 31 got refunds that were an average of nearly 10% less than last year.

3 years ago

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