Credit
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Business
Alzheimer’s Takes a Financial Toll Long Before Diagnosis, Study Finds
New research shows that people who develop dementia often begin falling behind on bills years earlier.
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Business
Medical Debt Shows Up Less Often on Credit Reports
But the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said 15 million people still had medical bills in their files, which can make it hard to qualify for loans.
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Business
‘Pay Later’ Lenders Have an Issue With Credit Bureaus
Shoppers in recent years have embraced “buy now, pay later” loans as an easy, interest-free way to purchase everything from sweaters to concert tickets. The loans typically are not reported on consumers’ credit reports, however, or reflected in their ...
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World
Bipartisan Tax Bill Is Stuck in Senate Limbo After Broad House Approval
The measure would expand the child tax credit and restore three popular business tax breaks. But Senate Republicans have rejected the existing package as elections loom.
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Magazine
Outfits of Epic Proportions
Intricate textures, big chunky shoes and futuristic silhouettes were prevalent in the crowds at Paris Fashion Week, where Japanese labels like Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe and Yohji Yamamoto — all of which have long been favorites of the ...
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Business
Car Deals Are Easier to Find but Lenders Are Tightening Their Terms
It has become harder for some borrowers to get affordable car loans as banks and dealerships face a rising number of delinquencies.
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Magazine
Josh Brolin Never Thought He’d End Up in Malibu
How the “Dune” actor made a home in a place he once resisted.
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World
Another Chinese Property Giant Faces a Creditor Who Wants It Dismantled
Country Garden was once China’s biggest developer but ran out of money. A lender is taking it to court in Hong Kong, a sign of continuing market distress.
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Business
AT&T Offers $5 Credit to Customers Affected by Service Outage
Thousands of customers lost service on Thursday when the telecommunications company ran into problems while trying to expand its network, the company’s chief executive said.
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Business
Looking for a Lower Credit Card Interest Rate? Good Luck.
Comparison sites often emphasize the big banks’ offerings even though smaller banks and credit unions typically charge significantly less.