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Here’s why it’s a good time to lease an electric vehicle

It’s getting cheaper to lease an electric vehicle, as high interest rates make buying a car more costly, and as dealers roll out incentives in an effort to clear lots amid cooling interest in battery-powered cars.  Owning a car outright…

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TD Bank gave incorrect customer data to consumer reporting agencies

Money Minute: Data mistakes that impact your credit score Money Minute: Data mistakes that impact your credit score 01:08 The American subsidiary of Canada’s Toronto-Dominion Bank will pay nearly $28 million in restitution and penalties for allegedly giving incorrect information…

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Trump Media shares slide after Donald Trump and Kamala Harris debate

Shares of the media business controlled by Donald Trump tumbled Wednesday, with investors appearing to downgrade the former president’s chances of winning the U.S. presidential election following his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris.  Trump Media & Technology Group has become…

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School lunch transaction fees are taking toll on parents, watchdog finds

Aurora Public Schools students, parents test out school lunch options at Meet and Eat event Aurora Public Schools students, parents test out school lunch options at Meet and Eat event 04:17 Single mother Rebecca Wood, 45, was already dealing with…

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Fearing the worst, schools deploy armed police to thwart gun violence

PITTSBURGH — A false alarm that a gunman was roaming one Catholic high school and then another in March 2023 touched off frightening evacuations and a robust police response in the city. It also prompted the diocese to rethink what…

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Inflation falls to 3-year low as Fed preps to cut interest rates next week

Inflation eases ahead of expected rate cuts Inflation eases ahead of expected rate cuts 01:56 Inflation cooled further in August, falling to a three-year low and cementing views that the Federal Reserve will soon start cutting interest rates. Prices rose…

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Two-thirds of American millionaires don’t consider themselves wealthy, survey says

What will federal estate tax changes have on generational wealth transfer? What will federal estate tax changes have on generational wealth transfer? 04:08 A million bucks isn’t what it used to be. Just ask American millionaires, a number of whom…

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Here are 3 key economic issues to watch for during the Harris-Trump debate

The economy, a key issue for voters as the November 5 presidential election draws nearer, will have a starring role in the debate tonight between the two candidates, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and her Republican rival, former President Donald Trump. …

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Apple’s new AirPods double as a hearing aid. Here’s what to know.

Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 will soon come with a novel feature aimed at a generally more mature population: Americans who suffer from hearing loss.  The wireless earbuds, designed for listening to music on the go, now double as a medical…

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How DirecTV customers can watch the Harris-Trump debate amid blackout

Walt Disney Co. and DirecTV continued their war of words Tuesday over a contract dispute that has led to a frustrating blackout for millions of pay-TV customers. Their weapon of choice? Tonight’s eagerly anticipated debate between Vice President Kamala Harris…

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