Over 800,000 student loan borrowers remain in backlog for forgiveness, affordable repayment plans
More than 800,000 federal student loan holders remain stuck in a backlog of applications for an affordable repayment plan or debt forgiveness.
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Underwater car trade-ins are on the rise — and drivers owe a record amount, Edmunds finds
The average amount owed on car trade-ins with negative equity rose to $7,214 — an all-time high, according to new data from car website Edmunds.
Ontario Court Orders Binance To Pay Investor Legal Costs
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Portage Takes Point72 Fintech Portfolio Secondary Deal
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MrBeast platform gets $200 million investment from Tom Lee's Bitmine
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This IRS deadline is a 'chance to catch up' on your 2025 taxes, expert says. What to know
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Workers have $2.75 billion in state-run retirement accounts — what to know as Minnesota, Hawaii set to launch plans
Minnesota and Hawaii are joining the growing list of states that require employers without retirement plans to enroll their workers in a state-run program.
Students are increasingly choosing community college or certificates over four-year degrees
Students are putting more emphasis on career training and post-college employment, as more opt for a two-year degree or even shorter-term credentials.
Trump pitches direct payments to consumers for health care. What policy experts say about the plan
President Donald Trump wants to send payments directly to households for health costs. Experts think the plan may raise costs and the number of uninsured.
CIRO Cyber Breach Confirms 750,000 Investors Affected
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More Americans expect to miss a debt payment in the months ahead: What that does to your credit score
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Airlines to save big money on fuel as new weight loss pills gain popularity, Wall Street says
Jefferies argued that a 10% reduction in average passenger weight could translate into roughly 2% total aircraft weight savings.
Grok AI Sexual Image Failures Trigger Global Backlash
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Slate Raises $1.3M for Embedded Lending in Canada
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Student loan borrowers in default may miss out on Trump's 'largest tax refund season of all time'
The Trump administration is predicting larger tax refunds for the 2026 tax season, but the millions of student loan borrowers in default may miss out.