Student loan debt swelled under Biden, despite historic forgiveness
Despite President Joe Biden's unprecedented rate of student loan forgiveness, the country's outstanding debt still grew while he was in office. Here's why.
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Steelmakers may benefit from Trump trade salvos, but Wall Street warns of longer-term headwinds
Trump's tariffs could give steel companies more pricing power, but weaker demand could weigh on the stocks longer term, Wall Street analysts said.
Vanguard announces fee cuts for nearly 100 funds, including ETFs with billions of dollars in assets
The asset manager said this is its biggest fee cut ever and will save investors about $350 million this year.
Renter affordability has improved — here's what's behind the trend
The cost to rent is coming down faster in some areas of the U.S. than others. Here are some of the most and least affordable spots.
Trump signs order establishing a sovereign wealth fund that he says could buy TikTok
The fund would serve as an economic development tool and perhaps be used to buy TikTok.
Tariffs may have 'slammed shut' the window for interest rate cuts in 2025, economist says
Proposed tariffs are expected to raise inflation and keep interest rates elevated into 2026, if they take effect, according to economists.
Tariff Trade War Hits Canada – What’s Happening
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As markets absorb tariff news, it's a wake-up call for individual investors, experts say
Plans for new tariffs on Canada and China and Mexico sent stocks falling early Monday. Even as markets recover, experts say it's a wake-up call for...
Canada and U.S. Agree to 30-Day Pause on Tariffs
Tariffs Feb 3, 2025 A Window for Trade Talks - Canada and U.S. Agree to 30 Day Pause on Tariffs After Trump-Trudeau Call The 25% tariffs...
Cross-Border Payments and Regulatory Compliance
Feb 3, 2025 In today's interconnected global economy, cross-border payments are the lifeblood of international trade, enabling businesses to transact seamlessly across borders. However, for fintech...
Top Wall Street analysts are optimistic about the growth prospects of these 3 stocks
TipRanks' analyst ranking service highlights three stocks favored by Wall Street, including Netflix and Intuitive Surgical.
L.A. wildfire victims face financial anxiety amid recovery: 'The uncertainty is very unsettling'
The wildfires that tore through Los Angeles have left residents with ample financial anxieties. There are few answers right now.
This 79-year-old lost her home in the California wildfires. 'I hope to live long enough to see it rebuilt'
Karen Bagnard lost her home of more than 50 years in Altadena, California, to the area's devastating wildfires. Now, she hopes to rebuild.
We asked 10 travel agents: What's the top under-the-radar destination? Here's what they said
Travel specialists weigh in with the most underrated places to visit, along with can't-miss activities in each locale and the best times to go.
Third Point pushes back on a pitch to take Soho House private. Three ways the firm can maximize value
Activist Third Point recently wrote a letter to Soho House, calling on the company's board to ensure a fair sales process for the company.