Student loan interest is accruing again: What to know before payments start in October
Although the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan was struck down, there are new options that aim to save borrowers money.
Although the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan was struck down, there are new options that aim to save borrowers money.
Biden requests extra $4 billion for disaster relief, bringing total to $16 billion
The Biden administration initially asked for $12 billion in additional funding for FEMA's disaster relief fund, which helps with rescue and relief efforts.
The Biden administration initially asked for $12 billion in additional funding for FEMA's disaster relief fund, which helps with rescue and relief efforts.
Losses from Hurricane Idalia expected to top $10 billion
Analysts said the fast-moving nature of the storm and its path over rural communities helped prevent a worst-case scenario. Some of the worst impacted counties were Dixie, Levy and Taylor.
Analysts said the fast-moving nature of the storm and its path over rural communities helped prevent a worst-case scenario. Some of the worst impacted counties were Dixie, Levy and Taylor.
GDP growth for Q2 dips on second estimate
Gross domestic product (GDP) increased in Q2 2023 and signs of a strong economy could push the Fed to raise interest rates again. This could have a major impact on consumer debt.
Gross domestic product (GDP) increased in Q2 2023 and signs of a strong economy could push the Fed to raise interest rates again. This could have a major impact on consumer debt.
'This is a complete nightmare:' Bank fraud drains Washington man's account of $60K
Richard Wood says KeyBank reassured him the suspicious activity in his account was under control. He couldn’t have imagined that weeks later he’d be looking at a nearly empty account.
Richard Wood says KeyBank reassured him the suspicious activity in his account was under control. He couldn’t have imagined that weeks later he’d be looking at a nearly empty account.
Americans consider using credit cards to afford student loan payments: survey
Many Americans who used the pause on student loan payments to reduce debt may now have to reverse course, according to a recent Empower survey.
Many Americans who used the pause on student loan payments to reduce debt may now have to reverse course, according to a recent Empower survey.
Farmers Insurance to layoff 2,400 staff across entire business
The employees getting laid off represent about 11% of the insurance provider's staff.
The employees getting laid off represent about 11% of the insurance provider's staff.
A man is arrested months after finding a bag full of $5,000 in cash in a parking lot
Robert Withington says it felt like he won the lottery when he discovered a bag with nearly $5,000 in cash lying in a parking lot. So, he decided to keep it. Here's what happened next.
Robert Withington says it felt like he won the lottery when he discovered a bag with nearly $5,000 in cash lying in a parking lot. So, he decided to keep it. Here's what happened next.
New rule would make millions more workers eligible for overtime pay
The new rule would require employers to pay overtime to so-called white collar workers who make less than $55,000 a year.
The new rule would require employers to pay overtime to so-called white collar workers who make less than $55,000 a year.
Farmers Insurance reducing staff by 2,400 in layoffs
Farmers Insurance has revealed it will shed numerous employees through layoffs.
Farmers Insurance has revealed it will shed numerous employees through layoffs.
Home affordability is the worst it has been in nearly 40 years, study shows
U.S. home prices recently faced their sharpest rise since November.
U.S. home prices recently faced their sharpest rise since November.
IRS announces changes impacting catch-up contributions
Eligible Americans saving for retirement can continue catch-up contributions on a pretax basis through 2025.
Eligible Americans saving for retirement can continue catch-up contributions on a pretax basis through 2025.
3M agrees to pay $6 billion to settle earplug lawsuits from US service members
Chemical and consumer product manufacturer 3M has agreed to pay $6 billion to settle numerous lawsuits from U.S. service members who say they experienced hearing loss or other serious injuries after using faulty earplugs made by the company.
Chemical and consumer product manufacturer 3M has agreed to pay $6 billion to settle numerous lawsuits from U.S. service members who say they experienced hearing loss or other serious injuries after using faulty earplugs made by the company.
California jury awards $3.75 million to protester hit by LAPD projectile during 2020 protests
The jury ruled that the Los Angeles Police Department was negligent when Asim Jamal Shakir Jr. was shot twice by hard-foam projectiles.
The jury ruled that the Los Angeles Police Department was negligent when Asim Jamal Shakir Jr. was shot twice by hard-foam projectiles.
Popular summer vacation destinations across US see uptick in vacancies
Vacation hotspots across the country saw vacancy rates as high as 20% this summer
Vacation hotspots across the country saw vacancy rates as high as 20% this summer
Home prices will rise in 2023 as affordability crisis worsens, Goldman says
Goldman Sachs projects home prices to climb by 1.8% this year amid housing shortage
Goldman Sachs projects home prices to climb by 1.8% this year amid housing shortage
American Airlines slapped with record-breaking $4.1M penalty for stranding passengers on delayed flights
The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.
The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.
These states will get a bigger slice of Biden's $39 billion student loan forgiveness pie
Borrowers in states with the highest borrowing rates are set to get the biggest share of Biden's student loan forgiveness under the new income-driven repayment plans.
Borrowers in states with the highest borrowing rates are set to get the biggest share of Biden's student loan forgiveness under the new income-driven repayment plans.
The US housing market may be trapped in a prolonged freeze
Fannie Mae economists predicted in a revised forecast that the U.S. housing market faces a prolonged downturn due to high mortgage rates and limited supply.
Fannie Mae economists predicted in a revised forecast that the U.S. housing market faces a prolonged downturn due to high mortgage rates and limited supply.
New SAVE student loan repayment plan could save borrowers $1,000 a year
It's estimated that more than one million borrowers will qualify for monthly payments of zero, based on their incomes.
It's estimated that more than one million borrowers will qualify for monthly payments of zero, based on their incomes.