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Feds make it easier for some Corinthian College students to get out of loans
Feds make it easier for some Corinthian College students to get out of loans

Students at 91 former Corinthian College campuses in 24 states will have an clearer path to loan forgiveness, U.S. Education Secretary John B. King Jr. said today.

The action comes just one day after Corinthian was hit with a $1.1 billion judgment that may help provide additional relief to struggling ex-students.

The 91 campuses were identified as having the largest groups of borrowers eligible for loan relief by investigators from the Department of Education and state at...

VW fails to submit plan to get its rigged diesels off the road
VW fails to submit plan to get its rigged diesels off the road

A U.S. District Court judge has given Volkswagen one more month to come up with an acceptable plan to get its rigged diesel engines off the road, after the automaker failed to meet today's deadline. 

A VW attorney said the company's engineers are "working around the clock" to find a fix for a software device that gives deceptively low emission readings when a TDI "clean diesel" car is being tested, but then pollutes at as much as 40 times the legal limit when the test is...

 
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Automotive

Leasing a car isn't the same as buying one

Leasing has some advantages but be sure you understand what you're getting into

Toyota hopes to lease more used cars and trucks

It's a way to deal with the flood of off-lease vehicles now hitting dealers' lots

Cell phones & smart phones

Four apps that can help you fall asleep faster

Help your brain power down for the night with these useful apps

Apple rolls out a smaller iPhone and iPad

The iPhone SE is basically a smaller 6S with more power than previous smaller models

Computers & electronics

Panasonic recalls lithium-ion laptop battery packs

Conductive foreign material was mixed into the battery cells during manufacturing

Cosmetics

Honest Company may regret its choice of a name

Reports charge the company's detergent contains a chemical it says it never uses

Credit cards

Picking the best rewards credit card

First, decide what type of reward is best for you

Credit card showdown: Chase Freedom vs. Blue Cash Preferred

Both cards are excellent for day to day purchases

Education

Corinthian Colleges ordered to pay $1.1 billion in California settlement

Court finds the chain of for-profit schools deceived students and used unlawful debt collection practices

Church's Chicken expands education benefits for employees

The franchise will pay for employees at company-owned stores to complete high school

Employment

GE's advertising campaign isn't selling appliances

It could be the most expensive series of help wanted ads in history

Initial jobless claims creep higher

Continued improvement in the labor market is a strong possibility

Entertainment

FanDuel and DraftKings settle in New York, shutting down games within the state

Both companies agree not to accept players from the lucrative market, at least for now

Family & parenting

Your baby still can't read, group urges feds to act

Infant education program banned in 2014 is back under a new name

Study: too much caregiving can cause grandma to lose her marbles

Watching the grandkids for a smaller portion of the week, however, has a positive impact on mental health

Health

Drug company getting punished, but not by who you think

Firm that jacked up drug prices getting bashed by Wall Street

Purple bread: a new, better-for-you bread invented by a food scientist

The lavender loaves are full of antioxidants with the same texture as white bread

Home & garden

Growing your own food? Some herbs and veggies offer a better return than others, study finds

Research shows that certain types of produce cost more to grow than to buy at the store

Two reasons your dream home will be harder to find

Both are left over from the financial crisis of 2008

Insurance

Rising life insurance premiums challenged in court

Consumer group brings class action suit against Transamerica

Internet

Update older Kindles or lose Internet connectivity

Amazon says critical software update required by March 22

Personal finance

Cost of living up? Don't blame food prices

Weather, disease and demand all play a big part in food prices increases and decreases

Banks in rural areas freed from some regulation

Goal is more available credit in under served areas

Pets

Planning on flying with a pet? Keep these tips in mind

What you can do to help ensure your dog stays safe and relaxed while flying

PawsLikeMe wants to help shelter cats find their perfect human match

The site uses a scientifically-proven algorithm to match pets with people

Scams

AA brand dried ginger slice products recalled

The products may contain sulfites not listed on the label

Seniors

Traditional or Roth IRA: which is best?

It largely depends on your income level during retirement

How do you manage retirement in the freelance economy?

Policymakers agree fundamental reforms may be needed

Shopping

National poll reveals that parents are skeptical when it comes to online doctor reviews

Despite misgivings, many still use the sources when it comes to picking a doctor for their child

Busy mornings call for quick and easy breakfasts for consumers

Fast-food breakfasts have increased in popularity as a result, reports suggest

Tax preparation

You can't keep a good crook down

Tax scammers are finding new ways to take your money

Trouble choosing a qualified tax preparer?

We have some tips to help you through the maze

Travel

Travel Spotlight: New York City

Here are three "insider" spots every visitor should see

Airlines waive rebooking fees for flights through Brussels

The latest terror attack has disrupted air travel throughout Europe

Weight loss

NOW Health Group recalls six dietary supplements

The products may contain soy, an allergen not listed on the label

Recalls

Model year 2014 Nissan Rogues recalled

The fuel pump may fail

IKEA recalls floor and table lamps

Cables damaged during manufacturing can come in contact with the metal body of the lamp

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