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More Options to Pay for Medical Care, but Some May Be Costly

Consumer experts are warning patients that some offerings charge much higher interest rates than regular credit cards.

By Ann Carrns

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Funeral Homes Don’t Have to List Prices Online. That May Change.

The rule on price disclosure was written before widespread use of the internet. Regulators are considering an update.

By Ann Carrns

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A Federal Tool Could Soon Make It Easier to Compare Credit Cards

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which already provides some card details, is asking banks for more information about who qualifies for which cards.

By Ann Carrns

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Elon Musk Tried to Meet With F.T.C. Chair About Twitter, but Was Rebuffed

Mr. Musk requested a meeting with Lina Khan, the chair of the F.T.C., which has been investigating Twitter’s privacy and data practices.

By David McCabe and Kate Conger

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