'Broad' student loan forgiveness still on the table, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said the Education Department is "going to continue conversations" with the White House when it comes to widespread loan cancellation.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said the Education Department is "going to continue conversations" with the White House when it comes to widespread loan cancellation.
Treasury official claims inflation part of ‘economy in transition,’ only way out is 100% global vaccination
The comments are the latest in confusing, conflicting messaging on inflation from the Biden administration.
The comments are the latest in confusing, conflicting messaging on inflation from the Biden administration.
Fourth child tax credit payment goes out this week: What parents need to know
Families began receiving the fourth round of payments from the expanded child tax credit Friday.
Families began receiving the fourth round of payments from the expanded child tax credit Friday.
Inflation soars to highest rate in 13 years — here's what that means for interest rates
Inflation rose at its fastest pace since 2008. Here's what that might mean for interest rates.
Inflation rose at its fastest pace since 2008. Here's what that might mean for interest rates.
Private student loan rates tumble as October begins
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Man dreams of winning lottery, wins $1M on Michigan scratch off the next day
A Wayne County man said he had a dream about winning the lottery one night and became a million-dollar winner the next day.
A Wayne County man said he had a dream about winning the lottery one night and became a million-dollar winner the next day.
Climate change: US report targets economic risks from extreme weather
A new White House report addresses how the U.S. economy could be affected by climate change, including extreme heat, flooding, storms and wildfires.
A new White House report addresses how the U.S. economy could be affected by climate change, including extreme heat, flooding, storms and wildfires.
Banksy street art that self shredded at auction sells for $25.4 million
A work by British street artist Banksy that sensationally self-shredded just after it sold for $1.4 million has sold again for $25.4 million at an auction on Thursday.
A work by British street artist Banksy that sensationally self-shredded just after it sold for $1.4 million has sold again for $25.4 million at an auction on Thursday.
Port of Los Angeles chaos: 24/7 operations won’t be immediate
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said Thursday that a timeline for the port to begin 24/7 operations was not clear and would depend on collaboration between the port's longshore workers, truck drivers and the more than 125,000 companies that import cargo through the port every year.
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said Thursday that a timeline for the port to begin 24/7 operations was not clear and would depend on collaboration between the port's longshore workers, truck drivers and the more than 125,000 companies that import cargo through the port every year.
Federal student loan payments to resume soon
Payments must resume and interest rates will be reinstalled on student loans on January 31, 2022, despite many borrowers still being in tight financial situations.
Payments must resume and interest rates will be reinstalled on student loans on January 31, 2022, despite many borrowers still being in tight financial situations.
US unemployment claims fall to lowest level of COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. unemployment claims dropped 36,000 to 293,000 last week, the lowest level since the start of the pandemic, the Labor Department said.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped 36,000 to 293,000 last week, the lowest level since the start of the pandemic, the Labor Department said.
5-year personal loan rates plummet to lowest point in 7 weeks as 3-year rates climb
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
FAFSA misunderstood by majority of students, study says: What to know about the federal aid application
FAFSA is misunderstood by many students, who are missing out on free money to fund their college education. Here's everything you need to know.
FAFSA is misunderstood by many students, who are missing out on free money to fund their college education. Here's everything you need to know.
Port of Los Angeles going 24/7 to ease shipping backlog, White House says
The Port of Los Angeles will become a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week operation to help relieve supply chain bottlenecks and move stranded container ships.
The Port of Los Angeles will become a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week operation to help relieve supply chain bottlenecks and move stranded container ships.
Favre, employee owe Mississippi $828K, state auditor says
The Mississippi auditor is demanding repayment of $77 million in misspent welfare money, including $828,000 from Brett Favre.
The Mississippi auditor is demanding repayment of $77 million in misspent welfare money, including $828,000 from Brett Favre.
Social Security checks to increase by 5.9% in 2022 as inflation jumps
The Social Security COLA amounts to $92 a month for the average retired worker, according to estimates released by the Social Security Administration.
The Social Security COLA amounts to $92 a month for the average retired worker, according to estimates released by the Social Security Administration.
Social security annual cost-of-living set to increase in 2022
Rising inflation is expected to lead to a sizeable increase in Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for the year 2022.
Rising inflation is expected to lead to a sizeable increase in Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for the year 2022.
Debt ceiling: House passes short-term increase, sends to Biden
The House approved a short-term debt ceiling increase so President Joe Biden can sign it into law this week.
The House approved a short-term debt ceiling increase so President Joe Biden can sign it into law this week.
How to save on Halloween costumes, decorations and candy amid rising costs
Halloween is just weeks away and with supply chain issues causing shortages, you could end up paying more for costumes, decorations and candy. But, you don't have to.
Halloween is just weeks away and with supply chain issues causing shortages, you could end up paying more for costumes, decorations and candy. But, you don't have to.
Companies hard-pressed for holiday staff despite millions of job openings
Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they’ll find all the workers they need.
Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they’ll find all the workers they need.