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US economy grows 3.3% in second quarter, government says, in second estimate of April-June growth

US economy grows 3.3% in second quarter, government says, in second estimate of April-June growth

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy rebounded this spring from a first-quarter downturn due to fallout from President Donald Trump’s trade wars. In an upgrade from its first estimate in July, the C...

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Trump’s job market promises fall flat as hiring collapses

Trump’s job market promises fall flat as hiring collapses

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. job market has gone from healthy to lethargic during President Donald Trump’s first seven months back in the White House, as hiring has collapsed and inflation has start...

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Millions of student borrowers face wage garnishment

Millions of student borrowers face wage garnishment

NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of student borrowers could begin having their wages garnished as soon as this summer, according to estimates from credit bureau TransUnion. The company predicts that by A...

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Tips to help manage your buy now, pay later loans

Tips to help manage your buy now, pay later loans

NEW YORK (AP) — Between rising prices and dwindling job growth, using “buy now, pay later” on everything from concert tickets to fast food deliveries is becoming increasingly appealing. But greate...

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FAFSA application is open for early testing. Here’s what to know.

FAFSA application is open for early testing. Here’s what to know.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2026-27 school year has opened for a limited number of students as part of a beta test, the Department of Education says. The ...

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Robinhood joins new band of companies calling the S&P 500 their home

Robinhood joins new band of companies calling the S&P 500 their home

Online broker Robinhood Markets will join the S&P 500 index after riding the popularity of cryptocurrencies to profitability and an all-time high stock price. The company is set to join the be...

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