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C.F.P.B Sues Unit of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Over Risky Mortgages

A federal consumer bureau claims Vanderbilt Mortgage, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, made loans to buyers of manufactured homes it knew could not repay them.

By Matthew Goldstein

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Wall St. Is Minting Easy Money From Risky Loans. What Could Go Wrong?

Everyone from Jamie Dimon to the International Monetary Fund is ringing alarms about the shadowy world of private credit. But the money keeps rolling in.

By Rob Copeland and Maureen Farrell

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How to Keep ‘People Pleasing” From Ruining Your Finances

Spending money to avoid conflict or gain social acceptance can ruin your finances. Some self-reflection and support from professionals can help turn things around.

By Juli Fraga and Connie Chang

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How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More

Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate moves influence car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.

By Tara Siegel Bernard and Ron Lieber