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To pay for Trump's tax cuts, House Republicans could raise student loan bills for millions of borrowers

To pay for Trump's tax cuts, House Republicans could raise student loan bills for millions of borrowers

As House Republicans look for ways to cut spending to fund President Trump's tax cuts, they've floated plans that may raise student loan bills for millions.

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Steel and aluminum stocks surge on Trump plan to impose 25% tariffs on imports to U.S.

Steel and aluminum stocks surge on Trump plan to impose 25% tariffs on imports to U.S.

The aluminum tariff would add nearly 30 cents per pound to prices not including transportation and other costs, according to JP Morgan.

1 year ago
Special Purpose Vehicles: Things to Know

Special Purpose Vehicles: Things to Know

For venture capital, one common investment structure you'll see is the special purpose vehicle (SPV). Continue reading


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1 year ago
2025 could be a renter’s market — but it won’t last, economists say. Here's how to take advantage

2025 could be a renter’s market — but it won’t last, economists say. Here's how to take advantage

The affordable conditions in the rental market in the U.S. might be short-lived. Here’s why, according to economists.

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Top Wall Street analysts pick these 3 stocks for attractive dividends

Top Wall Street analysts pick these 3 stocks for attractive dividends

TipRanks' analyst ranking service spotlights three dividend-paying stocks, including International Business Machines and Verizon.

1 year ago
Starboard pushes an open door at Becton Dickinson as company seeks to separate its biosciences unit

Starboard pushes an open door at Becton Dickinson as company seeks to separate its biosciences unit

Activist Starboard took a position in Becton Dickinson, calling for the company to sell its life sciences business. The company aims to do just that.

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Looming $2.7 billion Pell Grant shortfall poses a new threat for college aid

Looming $2.7 billion Pell Grant shortfall poses a new threat for college aid

The Congressional Budget Office last month released Pell Grant program projections, which now estimate a $2.7 billion funding shortfall later this year. 

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Interop Labs Gifts $1.4M to Fuel AI & Blockchain at UW

Interop Labs Gifts $1.4M to Fuel AI & Blockchain at UW

Funding | Feb 7, 2025 University of Waterloo Receives $1 Million USD Donation to Boost AI and Blockchain Research On February 6, 2025, the University of Waterloo announced that they received a generous $1 million USD ($1.4 million CAD) donation from Interop Labs, the team behind a leading Web3 company, Axelar, to boost artificial intelligence


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The IRS has issued 3.2 million tax refunds this year. Here’s the average payment

The IRS has issued 3.2 million tax refunds this year. Here’s the average payment

The IRS has issued 3.2 million tax refunds in 2025, as of Jan. 31. Here's the average payment.

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Trump wants to end a popular Wall Street tax break. What to know about the 'carried interest loophole'

Trump wants to end a popular Wall Street tax break. What to know about the 'carried interest loophole'

President Donald Trump wants to end the carried interest loophole. Here's how the tax break benefits Wall Street investment managers.

1 year ago
Many workers would take a pay cut to work from home — some would forgo at least 20% of their salary

Many workers would take a pay cut to work from home — some would forgo at least 20% of their salary

Workers cite the work-life balance afforded by hybrid or fully remote jobs as the biggest benefit.

1 year ago
A new bill would cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Here's what that could mean for your money

A new bill would cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Here's what that could mean for your money

A bill to limit the interest rate on credit cards has been introduced in Congress. The banking industry says capping rates would have unintended consequences.

1 year ago
Strategy’s Rebrand, STRK Launch, and Bitcoin Tax Risks

Strategy’s Rebrand, STRK Launch, and Bitcoin Tax Risks

Bitcoin | Feb 7, 2025 Three MicroStrategy Happenings MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) one of the biggest corporate holders of Bitcoin, has officially rebranded as Strategy, reflecting a deeper commitment to Bitcoin and artificial intelligence. Along with the rebrand, the company also launched a new financial product STRK now trading on Nasdaq offering an 8% dividend paying


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Chappell Roan was one of the 25 million uninsured Americans — here’s why health coverage is still out of reach for some artists

Chappell Roan was one of the 25 million uninsured Americans — here’s why health coverage is still out of reach for some artists

Chappell Roan used her Grammy acceptance speech to call out record labels for not providing better protections for artists struggling to afford health care.

1 year ago
Stephen Poloz’s Plan to Fix Canada’s Economy

Stephen Poloz’s Plan to Fix Canada’s Economy

Economy | Feb 7, 2025 How Canada Can Get Its Economy Back on Track – Insights from Stephen Poloz On February 5, 2025, the former Governor of the Bank of Canada, Stephen Poloz, delivered a speech at the Canadian Club Toronto about the future of Canada’s economy. He covered a concerns about U.S trade tensions,


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