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As nervous investors worry about the presidential election, public debt is a top concern financial advisors say
The impacts of outstanding U.S. debt could have long-lasting implications beyond the November election, according to new research.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
Israel says it will target Hezbollah's financial arm and announces imminent strikes in Beirut and elsewhere
Israel says it will target Hezbollah's financial arm and announces imminent strikes in Beirut and elsewhereWorld - ABC News - October 20 -
US rolls out ‘open banking’ rules to make sharing financial data easier
Agency finalises regulations aimed at increasing competition and helping consumers link bank accounts to appsBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Starbucks’ latest financials sink shares, as CEO says it’s ‘harder to be a customer than it should be’
Shares of Starbucks fell on Tuesday after the coffee chain offered fresh signs of its struggle to bring back consumers, saying its turnaround efforts “will take time” as its new chief executive ...Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
More students are eligible for college aid, but fewer high schoolers enroll — 'there's still work to do,' official says
Although more students are eligible for federal aid this year, rising college costs and ballooning student debt balances are still major concerns.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
How to rethink cash as the Fed cuts interest rates, according to top financial advisors
The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates in September, and more cuts are expected at least into 2025. Earnings on cash are expected to fall as well.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
Student-loan borrowers facing financial hardship could get debt forgiveness — if Biden’s new plan survives
Student-loan borrowers struggling financially may have a path toward debt relief if the Biden administration gets its way.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
Biden's latest student debt plan would create forgiveness path for borrowers facing financial ruin
The Biden administration introduced a proposal to deliver student loan forgiveness to millions of people experiencing devastating financial hardship.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
These are the swing states where groceries and housing cost the most: ‘People are still stuck with sticker shock.’
MarketWatch looked at affordability challenges for swing-state voters. Here’s what we found.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Year-end Roth IRA conversions are popular — but don't wait too long, financial experts say
If you're weighing a year-end Roth IRA conversion, waiting too long could be risky, financial experts say. Here's what investors need to know.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
The School for First Ladies Is Now in Session
It’s a highly visible role that usually comes with no job description or salary. This group aims to assist. (And yes, first gentlemen are welcome.)Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 12