Desperate to improve their ratings, Americans now spend billions on “credit repair” — but the industry often can’t deliver on its promises.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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Merck Sues Over Medicare Drug-Price Negotiation Law
The company is heavily reliant on a cancer drug that could be targeted by a program intended to lower drug prices.
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Saudi Arabia Says It Will Cut Production to Stem a Slide in Oil Prices
OPEC Plus, the group of major oil producers, said it would continue its recent cuts in output, but Saudi Arabia said it would cut further for at least a month.
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OPEC Plus May Consider Cuts in Oil Production
The group of major oil producers and Russia will meet this weekend to discuss a swoon in oil prices.
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Companies Push Prices Higher, Protecting Profits but Adding to Inflation
Corporate profits have been bolstered by higher prices even as some of the costs of doing business have fallen in recent months.
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Why Are Food Prices So High in Europe? Sugar, Cheese and Bread Costs Soar
Agricultural and energy costs are falling, but basic items remain stubbornly expensive for consumers.
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401(k) Hardship Withdrawals Tick Up as Inflation Stays High
Retirement plan administrators are noting an uptick in hardship withdrawals. But taking that money out can harm your future financial security.
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Consumer Spending Rose More Than Expected in April
New data on spending and income suggest that the economy remains robust despite the Federal Reserve’s interest rate increases.
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Airfares: As Costs Rise, Flexibility Is Key
International ticket prices, especially, will be high, but not getting locked into dates or destinations can keep costs down. And consider “skiplagging.”
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Fed Officials Were Split Over June Rate Pause, Minutes Show
In the Federal Reserve’s last meeting, “several” participants thought rates may have moved high enough to get inflation under control.
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More Americans Say Finances Are Tighter Because of Inflation
A new Federal Reserve survey finds that the strong job market hasn’t been enough to offset the rising cost of living for many families.