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D.C. Council Weighs Ticket Resale Cap as Venue Workers Push to Unionize

More than 70 witnesses described consumer harm from bots, speculative listings, steep markups.

Average Credit Card Balance Hits $6,500 as Utilization Surges Past 30%

Bessent Says Tariff Windfall Will Tackle Debt First, Not Rebate Checks

Most Americans Say Grocery Prices Are Their Biggest Stress Point

Back-to-School Season Begins Early as Families Face Higher Costs