Esther D’Amico
Esther D’Amico is Kiplinger’s senior news editor. A long-time antitrust and congressional affairs journalist, Esther has covered a range of beats including infrastructure, climate change and the industrial chemicals sector. She previously served as chief correspondent for a financial news service where she chronicled debates in and out of Congress, the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission and the Commerce Department with a particular focus on large mergers and acquisitions. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and in English.
Latest articles by Esther D’Amico
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The Fed Skips Interest Rate Hike, AgainThe Federal Reserve kept its federal funds rate unchanged at a 22-year high of 5.25% to 5.5%.
By Esther D’Amico
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Car Prices Hold Steady So Far As UAW Strike ContinuesCar prices are not likely to rise for several weeks should the strike continue, economist says.
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Congressional Hearing To Be Held Over Social Security OverpaymentsSocial Security overpayments Issue is being ‘assiduously' worked on, the agency’s head tells congressional panel.
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Government Shutdown Averted at the 11th HourCongress avoided a government shutdown on Saturday with a temporary measure that provides more time to hash out a new federal spending plan.
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The Fed Holds Interest Rates SteadyThe Fed cautions that inflation remains high and it is prepared to adjust its monetary policy ‘as appropriate if risks emerge.’
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USAA Members Can Get No-Interest Loans If the Government Shuts DownThe USAA loans would be split into two installments with the last payment due in 90 days.
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Casino Operators Caesars and MGM Still Reeling From Cyber AttacksCaesars confirms breach of its loyalty program database; MGM website and operations at many properties remain down.
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Airlines Hit Over Carry-On Fees, Making People Wait on TarmacSpirit settled a class-action lawsuit over carry-on fees while American Airlines was fined for making passengers wait on the tarmac.
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The Fed Remains Prepared to Raise Rates Further If Needed, Powell SaysThe central bank remains committed to reaching its 2% inflation target.
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You Won't Get Hit With High Credit Card Swipe Fees Here AnymoreNew Jersey reins in credit card swipe fees for shoppers.
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American Airlines Pilots Ratify New ContractThe tentative American Airlines agreement includes changes aimed at more reliable passenger service, the union says.
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Experian to Pay $650K Fine for Spamming PeoplePeople seeking to freeze their credit data online were hit with unsolicited emails and no way to opt out.
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AT&T's Credit Card AutoPay Discount Is Getting ReducedWhile the credit card AutoPay discount is getting reduced, there will be discounts for other payment methods.
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Cigna is Launching a New Feature Using Fitness TrackersCigna, which announced earnings this month, will use the fitness data to connect participants to relevant programs.
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Fed Hikes Interest Rates By Quarter Point After June PauseThe central bank says it is 'prepared to adjust the stance of monetary policy as appropriate if risks emerge.’
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UPS and Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement on ContractUnion membership still needs to ratify the contract to avert a strike.
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Proposed Water Heater Standards Could Save You ThousandsHouseholds could see $1,868 cost cut over life of appliance, DOE says.
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UPS and Teamsters to Resume Talks Next Week As Strike Option LoomsWith a possible strike on the horizon, UPS and the Teamsters are set to resume talks next week over a new contract and supplemental agreements covering local regions.
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2 Companies Sued By CFPB Over Claims of Deceptive Consumer Lending PracticesThe agency fires another warning shot over what it sees as deceptive practices.
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U.S., European Consumer Watchdogs Start Talks on Digitization Issues in Financial SectorPricing, customer service, competition and privacy to be scrutinized.
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Another Insurer Restricts Coverage in FloridaAAA announced it is restricting insurance coverage in Florida, following a similar move from Farmers Insurance.
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Buried Under Medical Debt? The Government Wants to KnowHealthcare Three federal agencies are seeking public input on specialty medical payment schemes.
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Bank of America Fined Over Junk Fees, Fake Accounts. Customers Get $100M PayoutBank of America was ordered to pay more than $100 million to customers for 'double-dipping' junk fees and denying rewards bonuses.
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