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Is a HELOC or home equity loan better with inflation rising?

With inflation rising again, homeowners considering using their home equity should review both options carefully.

Is a reverse mortgage or home equity loan better for seniors? Experts weigh in

Seniors have a few options for tapping into their home's equity, but certain options may be better than others.

Why home equity loans are better than refinancing right now

There's a compelling argument to be made for using a home equity loan over a refinance loan right now. Here's why.

Trump and student loans

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story What Trump's win means for student loan forgiveness Advocates are now focusing ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Is a $100,000 home equity loan worth it?

A $100,000 home equity loan could be worth opening for a wide swath of homeowners. Here's why.

The US consumer is fine (but no better)

Aggregates conceal a lot

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Is it better to vote early or on Election Day?

Democrats have been getting a hidden advantage not revealed by the polls.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Streets are safer but our policing is no better

Yvette Cooper plans reforms to improve performance across England and Wales, urging better government leadership

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Thames Water secures £3bn loan to survive into 2025

The UK's biggest utility company agrees a lifeline to help it last until next October.

3 home equity loan risks to know this November

Home equity loans can be helpful for borrowers now but there are some risks to know this November. Here are three.

Looking for a Last-Minute Loan? Try Shopify

Shopify Capital might come in handy over the holidays for the 2 million businesses that use the e-commerce platform.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Will home equity loan interest rates fall in November?

Waiting for a chance to tap into your home equity at an affordable rate? Here's where rates could head in November.

Everything you need to know about student loans

How do I get my student loan payments, what can I borrow and when do I have to start paying it back?

Trump’s Win Puts Student Loan Forgiveness Into Question

Trump and Republicans have been very critical of student loan forgiveness.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Former students urged to check for loan refunds

New figures show university graduates could be eligible for refunds worth nearly £200m.

Thames Water wins bondholder approval for £3bn emergency loan

Three-quarters of top ranking lenders approve expensive plan to avert cash crunch

Business - Financial Times - November 13

‘Question loan charge tax officials under oath’

MPs pledge independent inquiry into much-criticised policy

World - Financial Times - November 15

How will the Trump presidency affect student loan forgiveness?

President-elect Donald is returning to the White House after defeating Vice President Harris, but what will his second term mean for the millions of Americans with student loan debt?

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

EU pledges $96M loan to Cameroon to boost infrastructure

The European Union says it will lend 91 million euros to Cameroon over the next three years to boost the West African country’s infrastructure and attract foreign investment

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Is a home equity loan safe right now?

Home equity loan interest rates have declined in 2024, but is this a safe way to borrow money right now?

McCarthy on Diggs' media spat: 'Have to be better'

Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy put Trevon Diggs confronting a television reporter after Sunday's 30-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers as an example of the team's frustration with its 3-4 record.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

UBS reports better than expected profits

Swiss bank’s markets business helped by increase in volatility

Business - Financial Times - October 30

A Trans Researcher’s Pursuit of Better Data on Detransition

Kinnon MacKinnon leads the world’s largest study on people who stop or reverse their gender transitions, a group embroiled in intense political fights.

Health - The New York Times - October 26

AI Will Understand Humans Better Than Humans Do

Or so says a controversial Stanford researcher, who finds that the latest systems have, against all odds, mastered a high-level cognitive skill.

Tech - Wired - November 1

The Power of Empathy: Enhancing Emotional Intelligence for Better Relationships

We make snap judgments about a person’s personality, trustworthiness, and intelligence in about 100 milliseconds.

Business - Inc. - November 2

Wimbledon get the better of MK Dons in FA Cup

Goals from Matty Stevens and Omar Bugiel either side of half-time sealed a comfortable FA Cup first-round victory for AFC Wimbledon at MK Dons.

There Are No Rules Now; You’d Better Create Some

Here are 4 Ways to Get Your Troops Moving Again After the Election Shockwave

Business - Inc. - November 12

Why AI won’t make you a better writer

Don’t let anything, least of all AI, cheat you out of what is creatively possible. Go forth and write your own story.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 14

Better Cotton roadmap to drive Uzbekistan cotton production

World - Yahoo News - November 15

Generali's Natural Catastrophe Hit Offset By Better Performance

The insurer reported better-than-expected profit on higher gross written premiums and net inflows from its life business.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 15

Standing Desks Are Better for Your Health—but Still Not Enough

Two recent studies offer some of the most nuanced evidence yet about the potential benefits and risks of working on your feet.

Tech - Wired - November 15

Insta360 Link 2 Review: A Cheaper, Better Webcam

This second-generation motorized webcam makes steady improvements across the board.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

Austin: Women in military 'make us better'

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin praised women for their military service in an interview with NBC News, calling them "some of the finest in the world." “I have spent 41 years in uniform, three long ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Woodward on second Trump term: Americans 'better be frightened'

Veteran journalist Bob Woodward said earlier this week that Americans “better be frightened” when it comes to President-elect Trump’s upcoming second term. “Having chronicled 10 presidents going ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Why gold is a better bet than stocks for 2025

Sentiment readings currently don’t suggest a major top is near.

Business - MarketWatch - 17 hours ago

Biden tries again at student loan cancellation, for those in financial hardship

The Biden administration is moving ahead with a new path to student loan cancellation for Americans who face steep medical bills, child care costs and other types of financial hardship that prevent ...

Thames Water seeks up to £3bn in emergency loans from creditors

New debt would involve 9.75% interest charges as utility group seeks to stave off nationalisation

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Court of Appeal sides with UK consumers over ‘secret’ car loan commissions

Close Brothers shares plummet after landmark ruling that puts sector at risk of redress

Business - Financial Times - October 25

These 17 factors could soon make you eligible for student loan forgiveness

The Biden Administration has outlined two pathways for student loan borrowers facing financial hardship to get debt relief.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Biden Administration Floats Student Loan Relief for Borrowers Facing Hardship

The proposal, which faces tough legal prospects, would offer forgiveness to millions of borrowers who are unable to pay back their loans because of financial setbacks.

Business - The New York Times - October 26

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