Pennsylvania is the newest state to offer a free tax filing option for 2025 from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and at least 1.5 million Pennsylvanians will be eligible to use the free online fili...
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved final rules amending part 48 of its regulations that relate to foreign boards of trade (FBOT). Specifically, the final rule permits a foreig...
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Originations of open-ended Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) and closed-end home equity loans increased by 1.5 percent last year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) 2024 Home E...
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If a proposed merger between Capital One Financial Corp. and Discover Financial Services is approved, it would create a bank having massive influence in the markets for credit cards, debit cards, and ...
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Newly introduced legislation in Washington, D.C., aims to improve the effectiveness of the Federal Reserve’s discount window, which helps depository institutions manage their liquidity risks efficie...
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Democrats on the Congressional Joint Economic Committee released a report this week that examines the influence of private equity firms in the health care system. Generally, the report ties private...
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On Thursday, U.S. Reps. John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) introduced legislation that would ensure transparency into U.S. investment in and reliance on China. The legislation, th...
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On Thursday, U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and John Kennedy (R-LA) introduced legislation that would support rural small businesses. The legislation, the Coordinated Support for Rural Small Bus...
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on July 23 ordered eight companies to provide detailed information about their “targeted” or “personalized” pricing — that is, pricing based on individuali...
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U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) is among a group of senators that introduced a bill to apply criminal penalties to rogue insurance brokers who are profiting off of deceptive marketing schemes into health c...
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