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The Education Dept. is restarting "involuntary" repayment of federal student loans in default. Here's what borrowers who are behind on their bills need to know.

Private markets have become an increasingly significant component of institutional portfolios. They are not just sources of capital but can also be catalysts for long-term value creation, governance, and market maturity. What exactly are institutional investors looking for when they … Continue reading →

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As tariffs loom, Americans brace for more financial uncertainty. Experts say they would be wise to bulk up their emergency savings now.

President Donald Trump said "there is a chance" that tariff revenue could replace the federal income tax. Here's what economists say.

Antitrust | April 21, 2025 Google Hit With Second Antitrust Ruling as Court Calls Out Monopoly On April 17, 2025, a federal judge ruled that key parts of Google's digital advertising ecosystem is a monopoly and it broke antitrust laws.  It's the second time in less than a year that Google has been found guilty

A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction to block DOGE from further access to sensitive personal information at the Social Security Administration.

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid will resume "involuntary collections" on May 5 for federal student loans that are in default.

Due to market volatility, inflation and future uncertainty, many retirement savers are adjusting their expectations.

Antitrust | April 21, 2025 Meta Faces U.S. Monopoly Trial and Rising Global Scrutiny The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) first sued Facebook (now called Meta Platforms Inc.) in December 2020, claiming it broke competition laws by buying Instagram and WhatsApp to suppress competition and maintain a monopoly in personal social media markets.  The case

If you're nearing retirement, these investing strategies can protect your portfolio from tariff volatility, experts say. Here's what to know.

TipRanks' analyst ranking service discusses three dividend-paying stocks, including Energy Transfer and Diamondback Energy.

Activist Elliott Management could help spur a great opportunity for shareholders now that the firm has a stake in Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

Stagflation — a mix of slow economic growth, high inflation and high unemployment — which hit the U.S. in the 1970s, could make a comeback, economists say.

Deep tech merges cutting-edge science, engineering, and artificial intelligence—and is helping to reshape industries at an unprecedented pace. Unlike conventional software startups, deep tech companies tackle fundamental challenges in AI, biotechnology, quantum computing, and robotics, often requiring years of research … Continue reading →

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Canadian national pride has sparked resistance and inspired action from small businesses.