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FEMA chief said helping Puerto Rico must be a public and private effort
The Trump Administration plans to ask Congress for around $13 billion in new aid for Puerto Rico, according to news reports. The president is expected to visit tomorrow. Large parts of the island are still without electricity and clean drinking water after Hurricane Maria made landfall nearly two weeks ago. Yesterday, FEMA’s administrator pointedly defended […]
DC and Marvel duke it out in "Slugfest"
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It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a multibillion-dollar industry getting even bigger!
New rules limit equity seniors can take out of their homes in reverse mortgages
Starting today , it’s going to be harder for seniors to take out loans against the equity of their homes — what are known as reverse mortgages. New rules are taking effect that limit the size of the loans — loans that many rely on as an additional source of income. Instead of 64 percent […]
Paris takes steps to become a more pedestrian-friendly city
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As Paris becomes more pedestrian-friendly, suburban commuters who depend on their cars and some businesses raise concerns.
This startup wants to change how we borrow money
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Affirm wants to be the alternative to all those credit cards in your wallet.
The Source Code: Max Levchin
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An in-depth conversation with PayPal co-founder Max Levchin on American debt and his new startup, Affirm.
What you need to know about reverse mortgages … and their new rules
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These mortgages let seniors take out loans, using their homes as security.
Trump’s tax plan: Who gets the money?
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A look at what the proposal will mean for the economy.
What you need to know about Twitter, Facebook and election interference
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Tech companies are in the hot seat over ads linked to foreign accounts.
There’s a lobbyist behind every Washington, D.C., corner
The only issue that could possibly affect more Americans than health care is taxes. And as you might expect, lobbyists and trade organizations of all stripes and sizes have something to say about the new GOP tax framework. Capitol Hill is about to become a hornet’s nest of lobbying activity, as multiple parties seek their […]