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The 7-Year Car Loan: Watch Your Wallet

Laura Hart says that if she had gotten a five-year loan instead of a seven-year loan, she wouldn't have let the dealer talk her into buying an extended warranty, and maybe she would have bought a less expensive car. Courtesy of Laura Hart hide caption

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The 7-Year Car Loan: Watch Your Wallet

Americans are buying more expensive cars — nearly $38,000 for new cars, on average. And longer-term loans are enabling many people to make the payments, but at a cost.

The 7-Year Car Loan: Watch Your Wallet

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23 Senators Demand Investigation Into Mismanagement Of Student Loan Program

Nearly two-dozen U.S. senators are calling on Kathleen Kraninger, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, to investigate a loan servicer called the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

23 Senators Demand Investigation Into Mismanagement Of Student Loan Program

The senators are calling on the nation's top consumer protection agency to investigate a loan servicer for the troubled student loan forgiveness program for public service workers.

23 Senators Demand Investigation Into Mismanagement Of Student Loan Program

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Business

90 Years After Black Tuesday, What Are The Lessons For Today's Investors?

On the 90th anniversary of Wall Street's Black Tuesday of 1929, we review the history and ask a personal finance columnist what the lessons are for today's investors.

90 Years After Black Tuesday, What Are The Lessons For Today's Investors?

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Renters Only: These New Homes Aren't For Sale

Itzel Alarcon recently moved into a rental development near Denver. She says she's renting for now because she saw relatives hurt by the housing crash and is worried that home values might drop again. Chris Arnold/NPR hide caption

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Business

Renters Only: These New Homes Aren't For Sale

Developers are building thousands of single-family homes that won't require a mortgage to move in. Even people who could afford to buy are choosing to rent — they aren't ready for the long-term debt.

Renters Only: These New Homes Aren't For Sale

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Older Americans Are Increasingly Unwilling — Or Unable — To Retire

Bob Orozco, 89, has been in fitness his entire adult life. He began working for the Laguna Niguel YMCA in 1984 and leads the Silver Sneakers Club, a free fitness program for Medicare beneficiaries. "I probably will work until something stops me," Orozco says. Morgan Baker for NPR hide caption

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On Aging

Older Americans Are Increasingly Unwilling — Or Unable — To Retire

People age 65 and older make up the fastest-growing group of workers in the U.S. Some want to work; some have to work — and their numbers are changing how we view retirement.

1.3 Million More Workers Eligible For Overtime Pay, But Some Say Rules Fall Short

A long-awaited update to federal overtime rules means about 1.3 million workers will be entitled to extra pay when they work more than 40 hours a week. Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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1.3 Million More Workers Eligible For Overtime Pay, But Some Say Rules Fall Short

A long-awaited update to federal overtime rules means about 1.3 million workers will be entitled to extra pay when they work more than 40 hours a week. But critics say it doesn't go far enough.

1.3 Million More Workers Eligible For Overtime Pay, But Some Say Rules Fall Short

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How One Man Used Miles To Fulfill His Dream To Visit Every Country Before Turning 40

Stefan Krasowski, co-founder of the Reach For The Miles meetup, stands in front of Krak des Chevaliers in western Syria. The war-torn country was the last one that Krasowski, who has since turned 40, had yet to visit. Stefan Krasowski/Rapid Travel Chai hide caption

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How One Man Used Miles To Fulfill His Dream To Visit Every Country Before Turning 40

A growing subculture of savvy consumers is finding new ways to game credit card points. But it's not a game for everyone.

How One Man Used Miles To Fulfill His Dream To Visit Every Country Before Turning 40

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The Real Bachelor Party Hangover: A $12,460 ER Bill

Cameron and Katlynn Fischer celebrated their April wedding in Colorado. But the day before, Cameron was in such bad shape from a bachelor party hangover that he headed to an emergency room to be rehydrated. That's when their financial headaches began. Courtesy of Cameron Fischer hide caption

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The Real Bachelor Party Hangover: A $12,460 ER Bill

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The high ER charge for treating one Colorado groom's hangover the day before his wedding illustrates how emergency room bills have become major headaches for many Americans.

Colleges Could Do More To Help Student Parents Pay For Child Care, Watchdog Says
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Changing Face Of College

Colleges Could Do More To Help Student Parents Pay For Child Care, Watchdog Says

More than 1 in 5 college students are raising kids, and access to child care is one of their biggest barriers. A new report finds many don't know they can apply for help from federal financial aid.

Colleges Could Do More To Help Student Parents Pay For Child Care, Watchdog Says

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Education

Report: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Hasn't Fixed Its Issues

A new report from the Government Accountability Office finds that Congress' temporary effort to expand and fix problems with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program also needs fixing.

Report: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Hasn't Fixed Its Issues

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Groupon For Medical Scans? Discounted Care Can Have Hidden Costs

Groupon and other deal sites are the latest marketing tactic in medicine, offering bargain prices for services such as CT scans. Colin Cuthbert/Science Photo Libra/Getty Images hide caption

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Groupon For Medical Scans? Discounted Care Can Have Hidden Costs

Kaiser Health News

Groupon and other deal sites are the latest marketing tactic in medicine, offering bargain prices. But critics say pursuing such discounts can also entail getting unnecessary or duplicative services.