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U.S. hits statutory debt limit

U.S. hits statutory debt limit

The U.S. debt limit, which had been suspended since 2014, will be reinstated today. The Treasury Department will use “extraordinary measures” to make payments on the debt, but it’s estimated the cap will need to be raised sometime in the […]
U.S. hits statutory debt limit

U.S. hits statutory debt limit

The U.S. debt limit, which had been suspended since 2014, will be reinstated today. The Treasury Department will use “extraordinary measures” to make payments on the debt, but it’s estimated the cap will need to be raised sometime in the […]
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U.S. household net worth reached record in 2014

U.S. household net worth reached record in 2014

U.S. households’ net worth grew 1.9% to reach a record high of nearly $83 trillion in the fourth quarter, according to the Federal Reserve. The numbers aren’t adjusted for inflation or population growth. Gains were powered by rising home and […]
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Most major banks pass Fed’s stress test

Most major banks pass Fed’s stress test

Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs Group and other major banks announced plans to increase dividends, buy back stock or both after the Federal Reserve announced stress-test results. The central bank approved the capital plans of 28 of 31 major […]
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Major credit-reporting companies to make changes

Major credit-reporting companies to make changes

Equifax Information Services, Experian Information Solutions and TransUnion will announce changes to the way they resolve disputes and handle unpaid medical bills in credit reports. Under the changes, the companies will have to use trained employees to review information customers […]
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Supreme Court hears arguments in ACA tax credits case

Supreme Court hears arguments in ACA tax credits case

Lawyers presented arguments to the Supreme Court on Wednesday regarding whether the Affordable Care Act authorizes tax credits only for people who buy a health insurance plan through a state-run exchange and not the federally run HealthCare.gov. A decision is […]
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Obama expected to sign Homeland Security funding bill

Obama expected to sign Homeland Security funding bill

The House of Representatives approved legislation extending funding for the Department of Homeland Security. The measure passed 257-167 with the backing of 75 Republicans and all Democrats who voted. Spending for the agency turned into a debate over President Barack […]
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