What to know about the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment
By CORA LEWIS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Tens of millions of older Americans will see a modest increase in benefits in January when a new…
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Companies offering assistance for federal employees with looming government shutdown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A partial government shutdown looms in Washington D.C. with the deadline for lawmakers to sign off on a deal set for…
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Cielo Vista Mall celebrating Texas’ tax-free weekend and the El Paso community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As Texans across the state take advantage of savings this tax-free weekend, staff at the Cielo Vista Mall are celebrating El…
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What to do if your Wells Fargo deposit is missing
Originally Published: 04 AUG 23 16:56 ET By Samantha Delouya, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Wells Fargo is once again cleaning up trouble with its…
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IRS says it will deliver faster refunds to millions of taxpayers in coming years. Here’s how.
Originally Published: 02 AUG 23 16:36 ET By Tami Luhby, CNN New York (CNN) — Millions of Americans could receive their tax refunds more quickly in…
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How Biden’s SAVE student loan repayment plan can lower your bill
Originally Published: 12 JUL 23 05:00 ET Updated: 30 JUL 23 16:25 ET By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — While the Supreme Court struck down…
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Spotify is hiking its prices
New York (CNN) — Spotify is the latest streaming service to hike its prices. Beginning Monday, new subscribers will pay $1 more per month for its…
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Grocery prices held steady in June, offering some relief
New York (CNN) — Grocery prices stayed steady in June after ticking up in May, offering some relief to shoppers. In that time, menu prices rose…
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US Air Force suspends personnel moves and bonuses due to funding shortfall
(CNN)–The US Air Force has suspended personnel moves and bonuses through the end of the fiscal year as the service faces a funding shortfall driven…
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As Texas lawmakers tussle over property tax relief, it’s unclear whether renters will benefit
As a deal to cut Texas’ high property taxes continues to evade Republican lawmakers, Democrats in the Legislature unveiled a long-shot…
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Minimum wage workers in these states and localities just got a raise
(CNN) — Lots of low-wage workers just received a boost in pay, as more than a dozen states and localities increased their minimum wages. Oregon…
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ABC-7 Xtra: City leaders review impact, future of El Paso’s streetcar
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is reviewing a new study that looks at streetcar operations and costs. The streetcar has been at the…
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The Great Grift: More than $200 billion in COVID-19 aid may have been stolen, federal watchdog says
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than $200 billion may have been stolen from two large COVID-19 relief initiatives, according to new estimates from a federal…
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Report finds nationwide spike in preventable deaths, maternal mortality and medical bills
(CNN) — A new report puts US states’ health care systems on a scorecard, with Massachusetts coming out on top. But it also highlights alarming…
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Mexican peso catching up with U.S. dollar, impacting Borderland shoppers
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The U.S. dollar’s value keeps going down south of the border. Right now, if borderland residents want to buy their…
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How to keep your house cool as temperatures heat up in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the temperatures rise, so do our electric bills! 80-degree weather means air conditioning for most folks around the area,…
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Silicon Valley Bank has a new owner. What it means for the bank crisis
Originally Published: 27 MAR 23 01:56 ETUpdated: 27 MAR 23 11:18 ETBy Mark Thompson, Liz Enochs and Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN)…
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The bank panic may not be over. It all depends on the Fed
Originally Published: 21 MAR 23 20:03 ETAnalysis by Allison Morrow, CNN (CNN) — One week ago, right in this here newsletter,…
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City of El Paso launches new COVID grant program for small businesses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The City of El Paso has partnered with Liftfund, a nonprofit small business lender, to launch a new COVID grant program that…
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Car owners learn the true value of their vehicles at live auction
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Casa Auto Group hosted an ACV Live Auction Event in an effort to educate car owners on the true value of their vehicle.…
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City of El Paso offering free tax income tax preparation assistance
EL PASO, Texas — If you need help doing your taxes, the City of El Paso is offering free income tax preparation assistance this month at several…
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Salary expectations for American workers hit new high
Salary expectations reached its highest level in nearly a decade. That’s according to the New York Federal Reserve’s new labor market survey. It…
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Fraud and theft running rampant on Zelle
CNN — Fraud and theft are causing some major problems for Zelle. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s Office looked into the issue. Warren’s Office found that…
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Federal interest rates on the rise again
CNN — The Federal Reserve is once again raising interest rates. The hope is to bring down inflation by making it more expensive to borrow money. On…
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El Pasoans stock up on gas, 40 cents cheaper per gallon
EL PASO, Texas — Circle K offered gas for 40 cents cheaper a gallon as a part of Circle K fuel day Thursday from 4-7, and El Pasoans showed up to…
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Inflation report for July released – should you consider retirement in an unstable economy?
EL PASO, Texas – The inflation report for July was released yesterday and there was some positive news for consumers. ABC-7 financial contributor and…
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Shopping online just got cheaper
CNN — Customers who do most of their shopping online are getting a break from high prices. According to Adobe, e-commerce dropped 1% in July in a…
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Americans filing jobless claims at the highest level in 8 months
New claims for jobless benefits are at their highest weekly level since late last year. Applications for jobless aid for the week ending July 16 rose…
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Drop in Gas Prices
HEATHROW, Florida — Good news for your wallet! The price at the pump is going down. According to a price-reporting agency for AAA. Regular gas…
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Biggest pay raises in 15 years are on tap for 2023
The biggest pay raises in 15 years are on tap for next year, but experts say those raises will not make up for inflation. That’s according to…
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