Rent Now, Pay Later? The Housing Affordability Crisis Goes Fintech
Fintech companies are charging renters nearly $30 to borrow $600 for two weeks — costs consumer advocates say rival payday loans, with few federal guardrails to protect them.
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Trump Made ‘Significant Effort’ to Avoid Spirit Airlines Shutdown
Transportation Secretary Duffy revealed Trump was 'like a dog on a bone' to save Spirit, but a $500 million bailout fell apart over creditor disputes.
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Airlines Rush to Help Stranded Spirit Passengers with Rescue Fares
United, Delta, JetBlue, and others are capping fares as low as $99 one-way for travelers with a canceled Spirit ticket — but most deals expire within days.
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Spirit's confirmed shutdown strands ticketholders with frozen customer service, uncertain refunds, and miles that may vanish — here's what the collapse means for your money.
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Senior Caregivers Keep Working as Bills Rise and Support Falls Short
When an 83-year-old's wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, he couldn't afford home care — so he kept working, because Social Security simply wasn't enough.
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