ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW | | | | | | Daniel de Visé | Personal Finance Reporter
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Good morning! It's Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money, consumer Friday edition. |
Federal agencies that influence or fund American health care face widespread changes under plans by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to eliminate 10,000 jobs from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. |
Will cuts make Social Security more efficient? |
Achieving government efficiency has been a mantra of President Donald Trump's second term, Medora Lee reports, but some people say the slashing of the Social Security Administration will have the opposite effect. |
Last month, SSA announced a massive reorganization that would include "significant workforce reductions." The move set off alarm bells for some politicians, policy experts, and Social Security consultants, who warned the program's 72.5 million Social Security beneficiaries could face a slowdown in services. |
Americans are buying homes despite elevated rates |
Rates for home loans have ticked down fractionally, but they remain stuck in a narrow range that isn't helping – or hurting – the housing market. |
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Daniel de Visé covers personal finance for USA Today. | | | | Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s overhaul of federal health agencies will likely impact how Americans get health care, prescription drugs and more. | | | | The Trump administration says it's revamping Social Security to make it more efficient. But will the changes really help? | | | | Rates for home loans are stuck in a narrow band. Americans are buying in spite of it. | | | | Industry dealers and analysts are reacting to the news of Trump's 25% tariffs on imported vehicles saying it will dramatically raise costs for all. | | | | From peanuts to tires, here are some of the biggest recalls in history. | | | | The move is the latest nudging consumers to pay with a bank account. There are still ways to save on your phone and internet bill. | | | | Flexible spending accounts for healthcare may have a deadline for claims approaching. See when you need to file. | | | | Did you know different extension cords have different uses? Here's what you need to know about the different gauges. | | | | Kleenex and Ghirardelli Chocolate are among the 500 brands that Americans trust the most, according to new research from USA TODAY and Plant-A. | | | | Our app gives you award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, eNewspaper and more. | | | | | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | | |
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