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Here's how the student loan payment pause impacted borrowers' credit scores

Here's how the student loan payment pause impacted borrowers' credit scores

A new study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said that the moratorium on federal student loan payments has positively impacted borrower's finances and credit scores. (Not automatically expanded because 3 MB is too large.

August 26, 2022 6:07pm EDT
Social Security accelerates decision-making process for those with severe disabilities

Social Security accelerates decision-making process for those with severe disabilities

The Social Security Administration announced 12 new conditions that will receive a quick decision on disability benefits.

August 23, 2022 6:54pm EDT
Gas prices drop below $4 again, AAA says

Gas prices drop below $4 again, AAA says

Gas prices slid back below $4 per gallon last week as demand continues to fall, according to AAA.

August 22, 2022 5:36pm EDT
Gas prices drop amid wavering consumer demand, AAA says

Gas prices drop amid wavering consumer demand, AAA says

Gas prices fell last week as consumer demand dropped from last year, and this downward trend could continue in the coming weeks, according to AAA.

August 4, 2022 7:10pm EDT
These are the top retirement income concerns for many older Americans, according to a survey

These are the top retirement income concerns for many older Americans, according to a survey

In a recent survey, many older Americans said inflation is changing their retirement plans.

August 2, 2022 5:59pm EDT
Biden confirms he’ll make student loans decision by end of August

Biden confirms he’ll make student loans decision by end of August

In an exchange with reporters, President Joe Biden confirmed he will soon make a decision on student loans. Here are the choices he is weighing.

July 27, 2022 5:55pm EDT
Many borrowers took out student loans anticipating debt forgiveness, survey says

Many borrowers took out student loans anticipating debt forgiveness, survey says

Many student loan borrowers took out loans in recent years with the belief that the Biden administration would cancel student loan debt, a recent survey said.

July 26, 2022 6:36pm EDT
June job growth revealed amid recession fears

June job growth revealed amid recession fears

The jobs report in June was strong, despite risks of a recession on the horizon. Here's what that means for interest rates.

July 8, 2022 6:46pm EDT
Majority of Americans support forgiving $10K in student debt: poll

Majority of Americans support forgiving $10K in student debt: poll

A new poll showed that a slight majority of Americans support canceling up to $10,000 in student loan debt. However, that support waivers if the amount is increased.

July 7, 2022 6:11pm EDT
Gas prices surge to $5 per gallon, reaching all-time high: AAA

Gas prices surge to $5 per gallon, reaching all-time high: AAA

Gas prices hit $5 per gallon in June, marking a new all-time high, according to data from AAA.

June 29, 2022 5:29pm EDT
This is how many student loan borrowers didn't pay during the pandemic halt

This is how many student loan borrowers didn't pay during the pandemic halt

About 60% of student loan borrowers didn't make payments during the pandemic, according to a recent report. Are borrowers ready to resume payments in September?

June 16, 2022 6:29pm EDT
White House pledges to close affordable housing gap in 5 years

White House pledges to close affordable housing gap in 5 years

The Biden administration announced new measures to ease the housing shortage and bring back affordable housing over the next five years.

June 15, 2022 6:01pm EDT
Realtor unveils 'new rules' for buying a home in today's market

Realtor unveils 'new rules' for buying a home in today's market

As low housing inventory keeps demand high, here are the “new rules” of homebuying, according to a real estate agent.

June 13, 2022 6:13pm EDT
Teens clueless on investing basics: study

Teens clueless on investing basics: study

A new study from Fidelity shows younger generation has little understanding of money issues.

June 8, 2022 12:33pm EDT
Here's who has qualified for student loan forgiveness under Biden

Here's who has qualified for student loan forgiveness under Biden

The Biden administration has forgiven federal student debt through four major loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF and borrower defense.

June 3, 2022 5:50pm EDT
How to pay off credit card debt: 6 winning strategies

How to pay off credit card debt: 6 winning strategies

If you’re wondering how to pay off credit card debt, these 6 tried-and-true strategies can help you pay down your balances and become debt-free.

June 3, 2022 5:13pm EDT
Biden admin to cancel $5.8B in school loans for former Corinthian College students

Biden admin to cancel $5.8B in school loans for former Corinthian College students

Students who have paid off their school loans will not be eligible.

June 2, 2022 6:28pm EDT
Biden to take 'hard look' at student loan forgiveness

Biden to take 'hard look' at student loan forgiveness

President Biden said he is considering forgiving some federal student debt, a step that would help him fulfill a campaign promise and provide relief to borrowers.

April 28, 2022 2:04pm EDT
Here's who has qualified for student loan forgiveness under Biden

Here's who has qualified for student loan forgiveness under Biden

The Biden administration has forgiven federal student debt through four major loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF and borrower defense.

April 26, 2022 5:54pm EDT
Thousands may have student debt that should have been forgiven, report finds

Thousands may have student debt that should have been forgiven, report finds

A new federal report finds that record-keeping failures by the Education Department may have left thousands of Americans stuck with student debt that should have been forgiven.

April 20, 2022 7:14pm EDT
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