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Government Shutdown Leaves Millions Unpaid. Here’s How Banks Are Helping

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Government Shutdown Leaves Millions Unpaid. Here’s How Banks Are Helping

KEY TAKEAWAYS The government shutdown is now in its 31st day, and millions of federal employees have gone without at least one paycheck. Some banks are offering to waive the fees for their customers with bank accounts, and some have low- to no-interest personal loans available to impacted federal employees. Millions of federal workers are […]

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California Roofing Contractor Must Pay $2M in Unpaid Wages, Damages

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Hundreds May Have Been Exposed to Rabies in Grand Teton National Park Cabins

A federal court ordered a Northern California-based roofing contractor to pay $1.9 million in back wages and damages to 158 workers after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation reportedly found the employer failed to pay required overtime rates to workers. The action by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in San

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Your Credit Is at Risk from Unpaid Medical Bills—Here’s How to Safeguard It

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Your Credit Is at Risk from Unpaid Medical Bills—Here's How to Safeguard It

Key Takeaways Unpaid medical bills can hurt your credit score, turning a health issue into a long-term financial problem. Although the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) tried to stop medical debt from appearing on credit reports, a judge overturned the rule last month. If you’re facing large or surprise medical bills, you may be able

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