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Sen. Warren Blasts Advice Industry Over ‘Kickbacks’

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Conflicts of interest may be costing retirement savers $5 billion a year in fixed-index annuities, an investigation found.

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Home Economics: Homeownership is still the American Dream. But Should it Be?

Buying a home is expensive. And so is owning one. In the era of high mortgage rates and soaring expenses, is homeownership still worth it?

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Personal Finance

US Home Insurers Hit with Worst Underwriting Loss of the Century

The US homeowners insurance segment took a $15.2 billion net underwriting loss last year, the worst loss this century.

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Millionaires are Fleeing the UK in Droves in Favor of Tax Havens like the UAE

Across the globe, a record 128,000 millionaires are expected to relocate this year, according to a new report.

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Patent Drop

PayPal “Fairness-Aware” Model Patent Highlights Bias Issues in Financial AI

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The filing highlights the importance of eliminating bias in AI-powered financial platforms.

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Personal Finance

The Small Business Bankruptcy Surge is a Race Against the Clock

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A special $7.5 million debt threshold for filing is due to expire in June, when it will revert to the previous $2.7 million limit.

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Personal Finance

Today’s Consumer: Bigger Credit Card Debts, Smaller Bank Deposits

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The biggest four banks in the US all saw their customers boost spending in 2023, as delinquencies rise in turn.

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