Trump's signature to appear on US currency, a first for a sitting president

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Donald Trump will be the first sitting president in US history to have his signature on the nation's currency.

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Millions of student-loan borrowers' accounts are being transferred to the Treasury

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The US penny is officially dead

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The US minted its final penny on Wednesday.

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4 things to do to protect yourself online from scams and hacks in the new year

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Scammers and hackers have embraced AI to make their attempts more realistic.

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Trump nominates Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary

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Scott Bessent has been nominated to serve as Treasury secretary, a highly sought-after position.

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Janet Yellen didn't name Trump in her big speech, but her fears of his anti-regulation stance loomed large

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen alluded to what she saw as the significant dangers of a Trump administration.

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The door is slamming shut on a $50 billion tax loophole used by the superrich

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Janet Yellen.

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You can now file your taxes directly to the IRS for free — if you live in 1 of these 12 states

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The Internal Revenue Service is rolling out a free online tool to have taxpayers file directly for free. But only some states apply for now.

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The Fed will spark a 'seismic moment' if it cuts rates, and should wait for overwhelming evidence the economy is slowing, Larry Summers says

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US stocks trade mixed as S&P 500, Nasdaq extend winning streaks ahead of Powell's remarks

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