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Consumer watchdog to regulate ‘buy now, pay later’ lenders as credit cards
The Hill· 3 days agoThe government’s consumer watchdog moved Wednesday to classify popular “buy now, pay later” applications as credit cards, which would extend customer protections to millions ...
China Has a Plan for Its Housing Crisis. Here’s Why It’s Not Enough.
New York Times· 1 day agoA new approach by China’s top leaders is bold but pales against the problem: a vast number of empty...
Time is running out to fix America’s student-aid mess
The Economist· 4 days agoThis year, a government cock-up has left admissions in a mess. For months youngsters have been...
When credit card debt forgiveness is worth it (and when it's not), according to experts
CBS News· 2 days agoCredit card debt is an all-too-common problem. Nearly half of credit card accounts in the US carry a...
Crucial primary: How elected officials can influence four important local issues
Las Vegas Weekly· 2 days agoLocal, state and federal governments must work together to affect change in our communities. Here’s...
Gary Gensler’s crypto warning for Congress
Politico· 3 days agoThe former president is courting crypto voters and bashing the Biden administration’s approach to the industry. “Today’s announcement reflects President Trump’s commitment to an agenda that ...
Abroad, Governor Healey and Mayor Wu talk climate change in harmony. At home, real change is...
The Boston Globe· 1 day agoWhile both City Hall and the governor’s office have declared climate change a major priority, Healey...
Feds charge 2 Minneapolis consultants in $1M COVID-19 fraud
MPR News· 3 days agoA grand jury has indicted two Minneapolis business consultants on charges of defrauding government...
Pa. student financial aid agency to offer loans to those in nearby states
The Patriot-News· 4 days agoThe Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance said it will launch the Keystone Student Loan Program...
Wide scope of presidential emergency powers could be reined in by Congress this year
Ohio Capital Journal via Yahoo News· 1 day agoWASHINGTON — Senators from both political parties at a Wednesday hearing appeared to be on the same...