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More than 643,000 federal student loan borrowers are waiting for the Trump administration to forgive their debt or enroll them in a repayment plan.

There are still some red flags for an IRS audit despite budget and staffing cuts, experts say. Here's what filers need to know.

Retail and pro traders are obsessed with gauging the traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, thinking they can gain an edge on where oil prices are going. They can’t.

You can file an IRS tax extension by April 15 if you need more time on your taxes. Here are some free options.

"It probably won't surprise anyone that we are again putting capital preservation at the top of our priorities," Einhorn said in his latest investor letter.

PacifiCorp court win could reduce wildfire damages by $1 billion or more.

The investor of the "Big Short" fame said he continues to hold long-dated put options on the artificial intelligence software firm.

ID.me is a digital identity and verification platform that helps users to securely prove and share their credentials online. Originally founded as a classifieds website for the military community, ID.me has evolved into a verification software used by 21 federal … Continue reading →

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Schools are using financial literacy lessons to address teen sports betting, as educators warn of risks, losses and growing exposure.

When a startup is raising capital, it typically wants to paint itself in a positive light in order to attract investors. As investors conduct due diligence, how can they tell the difference between flowery marketing language and reliably sourced claims? … Continue reading →

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Whenever a startup decides to conduct an exit, investors may want to understand the impact on their original investment. The method by which a startup conducts an exit, whether through going public, mergers and acquisitions, or secondary buy-out, can have … Continue reading →

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While there are pockets of weakness in private credit, concern about a broad-based meltdown among these funds may be misplaced, some experts say.

Trying to grow a startup without tracking costs can be difficult, especially when a startup has limited cash. Instead, startups should consider managing their customer acquisition costs to help make more informed spending decisions and allocate budgets efficiently. In this … Continue reading →

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Conflict in Iran has sent oil prices up, prompting some experts to worry that a worst-case scenario called stagflation could be possible for the U.S. economy.

Artificial intelligence is creating tension between employers and employees over its deployment, a new MetLife report finds.