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BBBs Are Back In Style As `Fallen Angels' Freakout Fades Away

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The lowest-rated investment-grade bonds are generating increased investor interest so far in 2019.

From Greenspan To Yellen, Economic Brain Trust Backs Carbon Tax

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Some of America's most esteemed economists are backing a carbon tax to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Deutsche Bank Sees Danger Of U.S. Recession As Soon As This Year

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The shutdown and ongoing trade war with China could push the U.S. economy into a recession this year.

Shutdown Hammers 1 Million Contractors, Muting Economic Outlook

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The shutdown has impacted about 1.2 million government contractors who have no guarantee of receiving back pay.

Trump Is Hurting U.S. Colleges Reliant On Foreign Student Cash

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Foreign student enrollment in U.S. colleges is declining at the highest rate since the 9/11 attacks.

Want To Get A Job When You're Over 50? Be Ready For A Pay Cut

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After leaving a job, they earned half their former salary for two or more years or experienced long-term unemployment, the study says.

Wall Street's Faith In Its Earnings Prescience Near Record High

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Belief in the accuracy of earnings analysts has surged, even as uncertainty grows about the global economy.

'Patron Saint' Of Investing Business: Remembering John Bogle

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Prominent figures in the financial services industry share their recollections about Vanguard's John Bogle.

Morgan Stanley Banker Fired After Maternity Leave Writes CEO

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She is asking to be released from binding arbitration so she can sue the firm.

Vanguard Founder John C. Bogle Dies

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The legendary founder of The Vanguard Group died today in Bryn Mawr, Pa. He was 89.

Most Americans Entered 2019 As Financial Pessimists

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Two surveys reveal they might not be able to cope with emergency expenses.

Three CFP Professionals Are Stripped Of Right To Use The Designation

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The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards announced disciplinary action for a variety of infringements of rules.

Is Optimism The Antidote To Financial Stress?

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A Frost Bank survey says optimists demonstrate better financial behaviors.

IRS Won't Penalize Confused Taxpayers Following Changes To Code

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Taxpayers who miscalculated how much they’ll owe won’t get hit with penalties -- up to a certain point.

Ocasio-Cortez Takes Shot At Banks In Embracing Committee Role

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A progressive firebrand and critic of banks is stepping into the House Financial Services Committee.

Federal Workers Are Yanking Money Out Of Retirement Accounts

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It's a sign of how the government shutdown is squeezing day-to-day finances.

Genstar In Talks To Buy Advisor Group Stake, Create IBD Giant

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Officials at Advisor Group say reports of advanced talks are inaccurate.

Student Debt Is A Driver Of Low Millennial Homeownership Rates

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Federal Reserve researchers say the high cost of college is keeping the young out of homeownership.

Crypto's Big Theft Problem Prompts Safer Way To Trade

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Off-the-grid cryptocurrencies could make virtual coins harder to steal.

Increased Volatility In 2019 Will Benefit Alt Investments, J.P. Morgan Says

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Certain alternative strategies can take advantage of what should be an unstable market, the firm's analysts said.