Laurel Wamsley
Stories
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Arts & Life
I discovered one way to fight loneliness: The Germans call it a Stammtisch
Modern life can be lonely. Some are looking to an old German tradition – of drinking and conversation – to deepen connection through regular meetups.
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Business
CFPB sues three top U.S. banks for failing to protect consumers from Zelle fraud
The consumer financial watchdog says customers of the top three banks lost more than $870 million over seven years due to a lack of safeguards against fraud on the Zelle network.
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Mental Health
How to cure loneliness? Stammtisch.
Loneliness is a modern, cross-generational plague. Some people are looking to an old German tradition for a tried and true remedy.
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How to take charge of your finances before the end of the year
The end of the year is fast approaching. Here are a few financial tasks you might want to do before 2024 is over.
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Politics
Trump has promised lower taxes. These are 3 ways it could impact you
From "no tax on tips" to Social Security, Donald Trump has made a range of promises about the taxes Americans will pay. We take a look at three changes we could see in the months ahead.
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Business
How will a 2nd Trump presidency affect your financial life?
A second Trump term might mean a lower tax bill, but it could have drastic consequences for the national budget. We take a look at the impact on taxes and Social Security.
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Business
Fed up with high prices? Here's where things stand with inflation
Inflation remains substantially lower than it did during its 2022 peak — but Americans are still frustrated with high prices.
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National
How Trump's reelection and Fed rate cuts could shape the housing market
Between Trump's reelection and further Fed rate cuts, there's a lot happening that could shape the housing market. We take a look at the current market, and where it might go from here.
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Business
With prices higher than ever, a couple struggles to reenter the housing market
It’s not only first-time home buyers who are taken aback by the country’s high housing prices. Folks who sold their homes and are trying to buy one now are also feeling stuck.
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Politics
Trump vs. Harris: Plans to address housing issues
Housing costs are a top issue for many Americans. Former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have proposed different ideas for addressing the country's housing woes.
