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Gas prices have been increasing since the start of the war in Ukraine.

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  • National

Gas prices are near record highs. A fuel tax holiday could give consumers some relief

Gasoline prices hit record highs last week, so politicians in both parties proposed suspending state and federal gas taxes. But some warn such tax "holidays" may cut funding for needed road repairs.

March 18, 2022
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By:
  • David Schaper
Netflix is testing a way to crack down on password sharing. The streaming service has been asking some users of the popular streaming site to verify that they live with the holder of the account.

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  • Business

Netflix plans to start charging for password sharing, and customers aren't happy

The company said it has previously encouraged account sharing but that the practices are "impacting our ability to invest in great new TV and films for our members."

March 17, 2022
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By:
  • Ayana Archie

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  • Economy

The Strange Billionaire Who Revolutionized The Bond Market

A new book looks at the rise and fall of "The Bond King." It's a wild ride.

March 15, 2022
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By:
  • Greg Rosalsky
Ride-share companies Lyft and Uber announced they will add a temporary surcharge on their rides to help their drivers deal with the rise in gas prices.

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  • Your Money

Uber and Lyft add fuel surcharges to rides as gas prices surge nationwide

As of Monday, the average cost of a gallon of regular fuel is now $4.325, according to AAA. Both ride-share companies say they're adding surcharges to deal with the spike in gas prices in the U.S.

March 15, 2022
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By:
  • Jonathan Franklin

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  • Education

Why your student loan payments may be delayed (again)

Payments on federal student loans have been paused for two years, and the Biden administration appears to be considering extending the pause beyond May.

March 14, 2022
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By:
  • Cory Turner
Average gas prices have topped $4 nationwide, prompting some remote workers to question whether they really need to return to the office.

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  • Business

High gas prices present another hurdle in bringing workers back to the office

Gas prices have soared just as workers who have been remote for two years return to their commutes. Some are asking for companies to wait until prices come down to bring people back.

March 14, 2022
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By:
  • Andrea Hsu
Bitcoin logo appears on the display screen of a cryptocurrency ATM at the Smoker's Choice store in Salem, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

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  • Your Money

With federal rules unclear, some states carve their own path on cryptocurrencies

As cryptocurrency become more mainstream, some states are introducing legislation to standardize crypto as a form of payment.

March 10, 2022
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By:
  • Anthony Tellez
Argenis Dominguez fueling up his SUV at a gas station in Boston. He drives Uber for a living and says the higher gas prices mean less money in his pocket.

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  • Your Money

Record gas prices hit working class Americans with inflation already surging

With each passing day the disruption of oil markets related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine pushes up gas prices in the U.S. to a new record.

March 10, 2022
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  • Chris Arnold

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  • Education

When colleges defraud students, should the government go after school executives?

For 30 years, the U.S. Department of Education has had the power to hold for-profit college executives personally liable when their schools defraud students. It simply hasn't used it.

March 01, 2022
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  • Cory Turner
York's Family Dollar store is centrally located in town. The closure has created a shopping challenge for residents without cars.

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  • Business

A rodent infestation shut down Family Dollar stores. How one Alabama town is coping

A Family Dollar in York, Alabama is one of the few shopping options in town. But it's shuttered due to a warehouse rodent infestation.

February 27, 2022
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  • Stephan Bisaha
Anti-war demonstrators and Ukrainians living in the U.S. protest against Russia's military operation in Ukraine in Lafayette Park on February 24, 2022 in Washington, DC. Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24th.

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  • World

Want to support the people in Ukraine? Here's how you can help

Several organizations are asking for assistance in helping people affected by the Russian invasion.

February 25, 2022
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By:
  • Jeff Dean and
  • Jonathan Franklin
The IRS says taxpayers will be able to access their accounts by undergoing a virtual interview rather than have to submit a selfie.

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  • Politics

The IRS is allowing taxpayers to opt out of facial recognition to verify accounts

The tax collecting agency has backed away from requiring all users with individual accounts to submit selfies to a private company.

February 22, 2022
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By:
  • Brian Naylor
Erin Collins, national taxpayer advocate, says paper returns are the IRS' kryptonite: "The IRS still transcribes paper line by line, number by number."

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  • Politics

The IRS is assigning more workers to deal with a huge backlog of tax returns

Smaller budgets, fewer employees and increased duties have added up to taxpayer frustration this filing season. The IRS is establishing a "surge team" to put resources on the processing challenges.

February 21, 2022
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By:
  • Brian Naylor
Susan DeFrance retired two years ago and moved to a mobile home park on the ocean to cut expenses. Now with inflation, she's worried about outliving her savings.

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  • Economy

Inflation has many retirees worried about outliving their savings

The highest inflation since the 1980s has many retirees scared. Their retirement nest eggs will be in peril if it persists over the long term.

February 19, 2022
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By:
  • Chris Arnold
A "for sale" sign is posted on a home last month in Philadelphia.

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  • Economy

First-time homebuyers are getting squeezed out by investors

With a historic shortage of homes for sale, investors making cash offers are pushing first-time homebuyers out of the market.

February 18, 2022
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  • Chris Arnold and
  • Anthony Tellez
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