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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Foreign bond investors are 'extremely concerned' about US deficits while the risk of China and Japan dumping Treasurys looms large

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks during a news conference at the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings at IMF headquarters, October 14, 2022 in Washington, DC.

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Dow soars 564 points as plummeting bond yields spark huge rally in US stocks

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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 28, 2023 in New York City.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 28, 2023 in New York City.

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US stocks edge higher as investors eye Treasury plans and await Fed decision

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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., March 20, 2020

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