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 Debt ceiling deal would push student loan borrowers into repayment by fall

Debt ceiling deal would push student loan borrowers into repayment by fall

If nothing in the debt ceiling deal changes, the pause on federal student loan payments will "cease to be effective" within months.

3 years ago
The risky options for Main Street cash, credit, when banks say no to lending

The risky options for Main Street cash, credit, when banks say no to lending

Online loans and merchant cash advance offers will come for business owners as banks tighten credit access, but there are big risks with these funding options.

3 years ago
Global Regulatory Collaboration Key to Cryptocurrency Asset Oversight, Urges World Economic Forum

Global Regulatory Collaboration Key to Cryptocurrency Asset Oversight, Urges World Economic Forum

Forbes India | Shashank Bhardwaj | May 26, 2023 The World Economic Forum has released a study scrutinizing the different regulatory methods applied to the cryptocurrency sector, in addition to offering guidance to both governmental bodies and industry participants. Navigating Regulatory Challenges: The World Economic Forum (WEF), in collaboration with its Digital Currency Governance Consortium,


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3 years ago
Why Private Equity Can Be Attractive to Institutional Investors

Why Private Equity Can Be Attractive to Institutional Investors

Institutional investors, such as pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds, are increasingly turning to private equity as an investment option. Private equity refers to investments made in privately held companies or those that are not publicly traded … Continue reading

3 years ago
Are lower-income Americans paying for wealthy consumers' credit card rewards? Some economists say they are

Are lower-income Americans paying for wealthy consumers' credit card rewards? Some economists say they are

Who pays for your credit card rewards? Some economists say there's an annual redistribution of more than $15 billion from lower-income to wealthier Americans.

3 years ago
More taxpayers will receive tax forms from apps such as Venmo, PayPal for 2023. Here's how to avoid tax issues

More taxpayers will receive tax forms from apps such as Venmo, PayPal for 2023. Here's how to avoid tax issues

More taxpayers will receive Form 1099-K from apps such as Venmo and PayPal for 2023. Here's how to prepare for next year's taxes.

3 years ago
8 Reasons Why Shipping Costs are High in Canada

8 Reasons Why Shipping Costs are High in Canada

Guest Post | May 29, 2023 Shipping costs in Canada are notoriously high, and this is a problem that affects both consumers and businesses. There are a number of reasons why shipping is so expensive in Canada, ranging from the country's vast size and sparse population to regulatory and logistical issues. In this article, we


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3 years ago
Share of six-figure earners living paycheck to paycheck jumps, report finds. Advisor offers ways to break the cycle

Share of six-figure earners living paycheck to paycheck jumps, report finds. Advisor offers ways to break the cycle

Aside from income, where you live is the most important factor in determining whether you will live paycheck to paycheck.

3 years ago
College enrollment continues to slide as more students question the value of a four-year degree

College enrollment continues to slide as more students question the value of a four-year degree

Increasingly, high school students are rethinking the value of a four-year college.

3 years ago
Social Security benefits for oldest and poorest could be first at risk in debt default, expert says

Social Security benefits for oldest and poorest could be first at risk in debt default, expert says

As the debt ceiling deadline approaches, a default may interfere with Social Security checks for some of the most vulnerable beneficiaries, one expert warns.

3 years ago
When couples say they broke up over money, it's not the real reason, therapist says. Here's what is

When couples say they broke up over money, it's not the real reason, therapist says. Here's what is

Psychoanalyst Orna Guralnik said money is one of the biggest stressors on relationships. But she sees a way forward for couples fighting about their finances.

3 years ago
Many companies are adding, expanding tuition assistance so workers can go back to college

Many companies are adding, expanding tuition assistance so workers can go back to college

In the last few years, more companies have expanded their benefit offerings with free college programs to attract and retain workers.

3 years ago
How the student loan payment pause has made it easier for public servants to get forgiveness

How the student loan payment pause has made it easier for public servants to get forgiveness

Student borrowers pursuing public service loan forgiveness haven't had to make a payment on their debt in years. Still, they've moved closer to getting relief.

3 years ago
3 investing tips as the federal debt ceiling 'X-date' approaches

3 investing tips as the federal debt ceiling 'X-date' approaches

Many investors are bracing for economic fallout as the federal debt ceiling "X-date" deadline approaches. Here's how to invest, according to advisors.

3 years ago
529 college savings plans took a hit last year: How to protect your money with more volatility ahead

529 college savings plans took a hit last year: How to protect your money with more volatility ahead

During a downturn, it can be hard to stomach losses in your 529 plan. With more uncertainty ahead, here are some ways to shield your college savings from risk.

3 years ago