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GM recalls 40,000 Silverado pickups over fire risk

NBCUniversal CEO departs after ‘inappropriate relationship’

By Anumita Kaur

The conservative campaign to rewrite child labor laws

By Jacob Bogage and María Luisa Paúl

How Washington allowed bank CEOs to pocket huge bonuses amid failures

By Jeff Stein and Daniel Gilbert

Bed Bath & Beyond plans to liquidate. Here’s what it means for you.

By Jaclyn Peiser and Julian Mark

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First Republic clients pulled $102 billion amid banking panic

The bank detailed plans to cut as much as 25 percent of its workforce as it seeks to cut costs.

By Julian Mark and Aaron Gregg

Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy, plans to close all stores

By Jaclyn Peiser

Analysis and Advice

Americans view crypto investing as unreliable. They’re right.

By Michelle Singletary

Work Advice: Strategic incompetence demands a strategic response

By Karla L. Miller

Six smart ways to spend your tax refund

By Michelle Singletary

Which electric vehicle is right for you? Check out our guide.

By Evan Halper, Jeanne Whalen and Shannon Osaka

Filed an amended tax return with the IRS? You have a long wait.

By Michelle Singletary

Just filed your tax return? Here’s when to expect your refund

By Michelle Singletary

IRS has $1.5 billion in unclaimed 2019 refunds. Is one yours?

By Michelle Singletary

The age at which people give up on homeownership, and more!

By Andrew Van Dam

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Iran gained access to election results website in 2020, military reveals

U.S. officials disrupted the attack before the votes were tallied.

Amazon delivery firm allows its drivers to unionize with the Teamsters

By Lauren Kaori Gurley and Caroline O'Donovan

Apple prevails in antitrust battle over the future of the App Store

By Cat Zakrzewski

How Facebook users can apply for a share of $725 million settlement

By Heather Kelly

Supreme Court to decide if officials can block constituents on social media

By Robert Barnes

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Americans view crypto investing as unreliable. They’re right.

A Pew Research Center survey found that the majority of Americans don't trust the safety and reliability of cryptocurrency.

By Michelle Singletary

Six smart ways to spend your tax refund

By Michelle Singletary

Filed an amended tax return with the IRS? You have a long wait.

By Michelle Singletary

Just filed your tax return? Here’s when to expect your refund

By Michelle Singletary

IRS has $1.5 billion in unclaimed 2019 refunds. Is one yours?

By Michelle Singletary

Michelle Singletary’s money milestones for every age

Advice for every decade of your financial life, from 20-somethings just starting out to retirees enjoying the fruits of planning and smart choices.

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The age at which people give up on homeownership, and more

This week: Does the age at which we decide to abandon homeownership have anything to do with shoveling snow? Also: who's coming to America post-pandemic?

By Andrew Van Dam

America’s friendliest big cities are not the ones you’d expect

By Andrew Van Dam

The political leanings of people who go on cruises, and more

By Andrew Van Dam

Is Alaska a haven for retirees? Yes, but not for the reasons you think.

By Andrew Van Dam

The last thing Americans do before bed, and more

By Andrew Van Dam

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By Andrew Van Dam

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The home garden is going bigger, wilder and more dramatic

Consumers are gravitating toward a beefier look, and a more informal, natural ambiance in their gardens.

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10 tips for creating a beautiful water feature in your garden

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Crape myrtle trees are under attack by a tiny pest. A cure is elusive.

Does your dining room sit empty? Consider repurposing it.

By Kathryn O'Shea-Evans

How to turn a small outdoor space into a spot your dog will love

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