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Biden announces final round of student loan forgiveness, bringing aid total to nearly $189 billion

Biden announces final round of student loan forgiveness, bringing aid total to nearly $189 billion

The Biden administration announced on Thursday its final round of student loan forgiveness, clearing over $600 million in the debt for thousands of borrowers.

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California wildfire victims may receive a one-time $770 payment. Here's how to qualify

California wildfire victims may receive a one-time $770 payment. Here's how to qualify

People affected by the California wildfires may qualify for immediate federal financial assistance to help pay for necessities.

1 year ago
2024 Global Fintech Funding Insights for Investors & Founders

2024 Global Fintech Funding Insights for Investors & Founders

Fintech Report | Jan 16, 2025 'State of Fintech 2024' Funding, Deals and Innovations for Growth in 2025 CB Insights published it's annual 'State of Fintech 2024 - Global Recap' report (whopping 200 page PDF) with the top line being global financial technology funding dropped 20% year-over-year to USD $33.7 billion.  Certain sectors continue to


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The Best Payment Gateways in Canada: Top Picks for 2025

The Best Payment Gateways in Canada: Top Picks for 2025

Jan 16, 2025 Online payments are about the best thing to happen to monetary exchanges in the 21st century. Especially with the prevalence of e-commerce in regions like Canada, cash payments are rapidly taking the backseat. Owing to rapid growth and constant innovation, many global payment gateways are constantly leveling up to meet up. These


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Trading platform Dub will pay some retail investors to share portfolios through TikTok-like 'creator program'

Trading platform Dub will pay some retail investors to share portfolios through TikTok-like 'creator program'

Accepted retail investors will earn royalties and can have other users copy their model portfolio.

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Here's how the child tax credit could change in 2025

Here's how the child tax credit could change in 2025

The increased child tax credit could expire after 2025 without action from Congress. Here's what families need to know.

1 year ago
Mortgages, credit cards, auto loans: Expert predictions for interest rates in 2025

Mortgages, credit cards, auto loans: Expert predictions for interest rates in 2025

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates further in 2025, paving the way for slightly lower borrowing costs for consumers.

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Year-end bonuses rise — but fewer workers are getting them, report finds

Year-end bonuses rise — but fewer workers are getting them, report finds

The average end-of-year bonus rose about 2% in 2024, according to an exclusive look at data from Gusto.

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Now is an ideal time to do a financial reset, advisor says. Here's why

Now is an ideal time to do a financial reset, advisor says. Here's why

Tax season is a good time to focus on what you can control, and to review your investments and map out a plan to meet your financial goals.

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Biden forgives $4.5 billion in student debt for 261,000 borrowers who attended now-defunct Ashford University

Biden forgives $4.5 billion in student debt for 261,000 borrowers who attended now-defunct Ashford University

The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it would forgive $4.5 billion in student debt for 261,000 borrowers who attended Ashford University.

1 year ago
Hindenburg Research founder says he's closing short-seller research shop

Hindenburg Research founder says he's closing short-seller research shop

Hindenburg took on companies including Nikola and Carvana and financial titan Carl Icahn as a short-seller.

1 year ago
OpenAI’s U.S. Economic Blueprint and Takeaways for Canada

OpenAI’s U.S. Economic Blueprint and Takeaways for Canada

AI | Jan 15, 2025 In the Face of Tariffs, OpenAI's Blueprint for America Highlights Opportunities for Canada to Rethink its AI Strategy At the start of the week, OpenAI published a 15 page PDF overview of 'AI in America:  Economic Blueprint' outlining its take on how the United States can lead artificial intelligence globally


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1 year ago
Biden forgives $4.5 billion for 261,000 borrowers who attended Ashford University

Biden forgives $4.5 billion for 261,000 borrowers who attended Ashford University

The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that it would forgive $4.5 billion in student debt for 261,000 borrowers who attended Ashford University.

1 year ago
Here are 7 steps homeowners and renters should take after a wildfire, experts say

Here are 7 steps homeowners and renters should take after a wildfire, experts say

If your primary residence was affected or completely destroyed in a wildfire, here are seven steps to take immediately, according to experts.

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Biden administration seeks to avoid default crisis for student loan borrowers as garnishments resume

Biden administration seeks to avoid default crisis for student loan borrowers as garnishments resume

In a new memo obtained by CNBC, a top official at the U.S. Department of Education lays out ways to avoid a wave of new defaults by student loan borrowers.

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