Biden administration cancels another $5.8B in student loan debt: Here's who qualifies
More than 323,000 federal student loan borrowers with a total and permanent disability (TPD) will have their college debt automatically discharged by the end of the year. Read on to see who qualifies, and what you should do with your debt if you're not eligible for a TPD discharge.
More than 323,000 federal student loan borrowers with a total and permanent disability (TPD) will have their college debt automatically discharged by the end of the year. Read on to see who qualifies, and what you should do with your debt if you're not eligible for a TPD discharge.
US unemployment claims hit pandemic low as hiring strengthens
The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low of 348,000.
The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low of 348,000.
Biden admin reverses Trump-era student loan policy limiting state oversight: Are you impacted?
Biden's Education Department recently rolled back Trump-era regulations that limited the authority of the states to oversee borrower protections for federal student loans. See how your loans may be impacted.
Biden's Education Department recently rolled back Trump-era regulations that limited the authority of the states to oversee borrower protections for federal student loans. See how your loans may be impacted.
Several colleges, universities cancel tuition debt for students for COVID-19 relief
More and more colleges and universities are canceling tuition debt for students in hopes of providing financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
More and more colleges and universities are canceling tuition debt for students in hopes of providing financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Experts project record low poverty in 2021 resulting from COVID relief
The Urban Institute estimates that the poverty rate will be cut in half this year compared to 2020.
The Urban Institute estimates that the poverty rate will be cut in half this year compared to 2020.
American unemployment claims fall to 360,000, another pandemic low
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
Washington Wizards' NFT collection drops, available through July 14
The Washington Wizards have officially dropped their first NFT collection which includes “The Starting Five” for purchase and a free “The Sixth Man” NFT.
The Washington Wizards have officially dropped their first NFT collection which includes “The Starting Five” for purchase and a free “The Sixth Man” NFT.
June jobs report: US adds 850,000 jobs as economy extends its gains
U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above the average of the previous three months, the Labor Department said.
U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above the average of the previous three months, the Labor Department said.
Homeowners previously in COVID mortgage forbearance can qualify for low-income refinance – here's how
Fannie Mae's low-income refinance program is now available to more homeowners after the lender expanded the program to include those who skipped payments due to COVID-19 forbearance.
Fannie Mae's low-income refinance program is now available to more homeowners after the lender expanded the program to include those who skipped payments due to COVID-19 forbearance.
Connecticut to give $3,200 bond to every child born into poverty
Children who are born into low-income families will be given a trust fund which will deposit $3,200 into a savings account until the child turns 18.
Children who are born into low-income families will be given a trust fund which will deposit $3,200 into a savings account until the child turns 18.
Child Tax Credit 2021: Here's who will receive monthly payments
Starting July 15, monthly child tax credit payments will begin going out to millions of American families. Here’s what you need to know.
Starting July 15, monthly child tax credit payments will begin going out to millions of American families. Here’s what you need to know.
Bezos, Musk among the rich who paid little to no income taxes, ProPublica reports
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos paid no income tax in 2007 and 2011. Tesla founder Elon Musk’s income tax bill was zero in 2018.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos paid no income tax in 2007 and 2011. Tesla founder Elon Musk’s income tax bill was zero in 2018.
Chipotle raising prices to offset its $15 minimum wage hike
Chipotle announced it would be raising menu prices by as much as 4% to offset the cost of the employee pay raises announced last month.
Chipotle announced it would be raising menu prices by as much as 4% to offset the cost of the employee pay raises announced last month.
US economy shows growth despite lacking enough workers, supplies
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
IRS sending refunds to those who paid taxes on 2020 unemployment
The IRS says it is sending more than 2.8 million refunds to those who paid taxes on unemployment compensation that is now excluded as income.
The IRS says it is sending more than 2.8 million refunds to those who paid taxes on unemployment compensation that is now excluded as income.
White House urging banks to increase cybersecurity protections amid recent ransomware attacks
With ransomware cyberattacks impacting oil pipelines and food companies just within the last few weeks, many Americans are finding themselves wondering: how safe is my bank?
With ransomware cyberattacks impacting oil pipelines and food companies just within the last few weeks, many Americans are finding themselves wondering: how safe is my bank?
Diapers, toilet paper, other consumer goods to cost more starting in June
The prices of many everyday items will start to rise beginning next month as the country’s economy eases its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The prices of many everyday items will start to rise beginning next month as the country’s economy eases its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Winning $515M Mega Millions ticket sold in Pennsylvania
According to Mega Millions, it’s the third time its jackpot has been won in the Keystone State.
According to Mega Millions, it’s the third time its jackpot has been won in the Keystone State.
$515M: Mega Millions jackpot is 9th-largest in game’s history
The top prize, worth an estimated $515 million, will go to the lucky person who can match the numbers on all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball.
The top prize, worth an estimated $515 million, will go to the lucky person who can match the numbers on all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Doge suffer as cryptocurrency market plummets Wednesday morning
The cryptocurrency market suffered major losses early Wednesday as prices tumbled among major coins.
The cryptocurrency market suffered major losses early Wednesday as prices tumbled among major coins.