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New Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rules aim to protect patients from unfair medical debt collection tactics

Struggling with medical debt? Here’s how a consumer watchdog is taking action to protect patients

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Medical debt is a growing issue in the US, with many patients stuck paying bills they may not owe. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has taken steps to address these concerns and provide protections for patients facing unfair debt collection practices.

SAISD held a town hall for neighbors to express support or concerns about a potential sale of the district’s property on Camaron Street

Concerns raised over potential downtown San Antonio Missions baseball stadium

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A 2.3-acre piece of land on Camaron Street near San Pedro Creek Park and West Martin Street is just one point of contention for neighbors as the San Antonio Missions downtown baseball stadium debate continues.

Charles Butt, Jerry Jones, Alice Walton and Elon Musk are among the Texas billionaires in the Forbes top 400 richest people in the America list. Photo credits (clockwise, from top left): H-E-B; AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill; AP Photo/Susan Walsh; Rick T. Wilking/Getty Images.

H-E-B’s Charles Butt and family among the Texas billionaires in Forbes’ 400 richest people list

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H-E-B’s Charles Butt and Eleanor Butt Crook, Dallas Cowboys’ Jerry Jones, and Walmart’s Alice Walton were all listed among the Texas billionaires in Forbes 400 list.

FILE - An iPhone displays the Facebook app, Aug. 11, 2019, in New Orleans. Russia, China and Iran are continuing to target voters in the U.S. with disinformation and propaganda related to the upcoming presidential election, top intelligence officials told reporters on Monday, July 29, 2024. Groups linked to the Kremlin are increasingly using private public relations firms or unwitting social media users to spread their false claims as a way to hide their tracks. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

FTC report: Social media, streaming companies engaged in mass surveillance, failed to protect kids

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A new report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reveals that major social media and video streaming services are collecting and monetizing vast amounts of user data, often without adequate protections, especially for children and teens.

FILE PHOTO - A motorist fills up the fuel tank of a vehicle at a Shell station Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, in Englewood, Colo. A big explanation for the recent decline in gas prices is seasonality with prices at the pump almost always easing at this time of year. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

AAA: Gas prices down nearly 19% in Texas compared to last year

Read full article: AAA: Gas prices down nearly 19% in Texas compared to last year

The current average gas price in the state is $2.78 for unleaded fuel, two cents less than last week and 65 cents less than last year.

FILE - New graduates line up before the start of the Bergen Community College commencement at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J, May 17, 2018. The Education Department announced Thursday, July 18, 2024, that it is cancelling an additional $1.2 billion in student loans for borrowers who work in public service. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

US consumer watchdog moves to permanently ban Navient from federal student loan servicing

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The U.S. Consumer Finance Protection Bureau has filed a proposed order to permanently ban Navient from directly servicing federal student loans, which the agency says will end years of abusive lending practices.

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Inflation down in August, Boar’s Head listeria issues, study shows critical nutrient gaps

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Inflation for all prices is trending down, though housing costs are still rising. USDA inspectors raised red flags at a Boar’s Head plant two years before a deadly listeria outbreak. And a new study reveals that most people are missing seven essential nutrients important for their health.

Economist for UTSA’s Institute for Economic Development breaks down what the inflation drop means for the economy

Inflation hits lowest level in 3 years. Here’s what that means for our economy.

Read full article: Inflation hits lowest level in 3 years. Here’s what that means for our economy.

Inflation has hit its lowest level in more than three years, a development that impacts everyone. But what does this mean for our wallets and the overall economy? An economist with UTSA’s Institute for Economic Development explains what changes could be on the horizon.

Entrepreneur Christina Olivarez shares some tips on what small business owners with limited resources can do

How to leverage social networking for business growth on a limited budget

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Starting a business is challenging no matter the size, especially when starting with little capital. Entrepreneur Christina Olivarez shared some tips on what small business owners with limited resources can do to bring in customers and find funding.