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Why student-loan borrowers ‘are going to feel the brunt’ of the Education Department layoffs
The cuts come during what was already set to be a period of mass upheaval for the student-loan system.MarketWatch - 6d -
What student loan borrowers should know as Trump targets Public Service Loan Forgiveness
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that aims to limit eligibility for a popular student loan forgiveness program. Here's what you need to know.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
How to manage your student loan payments after a layoff
Student loan borrowers who are unemployed have a number of relief options available to them, despite current challenges to the system.CNBC - 1d -
Trump to sign executive order limiting Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order excluding certain student loan borrowers from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
How much student loan borrowers owe in every U.S. state—in one map
Student debt is pretty common. But average balances tend to be higher in certain states.CNBC - 1d -
Is a $100,000 home equity loan a good idea now?
For some homeowners, a $100,000 home equity loan offers an advantageous way to borrow a large sum now. Here's why.CBS News - 4d -
Trump says Education Dept. shouldn't handle student loans: 'Not their business'
It's a major challenge to the Trump administration's plans to dismantle the Education Department: How to transfer the loan accounts of over 40 million people.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady next week. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper
High interest rates have put pressure on households, but some borrowing costs are starting to ease, even with the Fed on the sidelines.CNBC - 4d -
How to manage your student loan payments after a layoff
Figuring out how to keep up with monthly student loan payments is one of the many challenges for those who have lost their job.NBC News - 1d -
Is a home equity loan smart in today's economy?
A home equity loan could be the smart way to borrow a large sum of money in today's unique economy. Here's why.CBS News - 6d -
What are today's home equity loan and HELOC interest rates?
If you're a homeowner looking for lower-cost borrowing options, you may consider a home equity loan or HELOC today.CBS News - 13h -
Trump: US has 'just about' ended Ukraine intelligence-sharing suspension
President Trump said Sunday the United States had "just about" ended a suspension of intelligence sharing with Ukraine, adding that he expects "a lot of progress" during the talks with Ukrainian ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Kohl's stopping Amazon returns at some stores as a test
The retailer is reportedly testing the suspension of the service, but it's unclear for how long.The Hill - 8h -
Audio of 911 call released in Idaho college student murders case
The 911 audio reveals confusion as the callers realized at least one of the students was not waking up.CBS News - 3d -
911 audio reveals confusion and panic after 4 Idaho college students killed
Audio from a 911 call made after four University of Idaho college students were fatally stabbed reveals the panic of the survivors as they struggled to understand what occurred.NBC News - 3d -
Bundestag prepares to vote on historic borrowing package in key test for Merz
Likely next chancellor needs two-thirds majority to back €500bn infrastructure fund and relaxation of debt rules. Germany’s likely next chancellor is to face a key vote on plans to unlock a record ...The Guardian - 22h -
The Fed is likely to hold interest rates steady. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper.
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at the end of its two-day meeting next week, despite some encouraging news on inflation.NBC News - 4d -
Rubio says the U.S. will revoke more student visas
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the U.S. will revoke more student visas in the coming days. At a G-7 meeting in Canada Friday, Rubio accused some student protesters with visas of ...CBS News - 4d -
How Alabama plans to do some “soul searching” after loss to Florida
Alabama experienced some deja vu in the SEC Tournament. Now it has to respond like it did last season.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Morning Report — This week: Funding suspense, tariff two-step, DOGE bites
In today’s issue: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) says he has the votes to dodge a possible government shutdown by next weekend. A floor vote could happen Tuesday under his plan, which envisions ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
In AI Agent Battle, Meta Seeks Total Dominance as OpenAI Plans to Charge $20K for Some Models
If your company isn’t already using AI, the arrival of “agent” tools may change your mind. Meta wants this to happen, and OpenAI is planning on hefty prices for some advanced systems.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
The Papers: Ukraine's 'high-stakes talks' and 'nonsense planning delays' shake-up
This week's planned talks between Kyiv and Washington lead some papers, with others reporting on UK planning reforms.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Federal student loan site down Wednesday, a day after layoffs gutted Education Department
An hours-long outage on StudentAidABC News - 6d -
Nationwide protests planned after arrest of former Columbia University activist by ICE
Nationwide protests are planned this weekend after Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student activist, was arrested by immigration authorities, fueling tensions between the Trump ...NBC News - 3d -
Columbia University disciplines student protesters who seized campus building last year
Columbia University says it has suspended or expelled some students who took over a campus building during pro-Palestinian protests in the spring of 2024. The university says it has also ...NBC News - 5d -
3 things HELOC borrowers should watch for now
Both existing and prospective HELOC borrowers should be closely monitoring these three factors right now.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
How to borrow home equity quickly, according to experts
Speed up your home equity borrowing approval process with these expert-backed suggestions.CBS News - 1d -
Germany’s Greens vow to block Merz’s flagship spending package
Party officials reject €500bn infrastructure fund plan and change to debt borrowing rules to fund defence spendingFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Starmer suffers cabinet uprising over UK spending cuts
Opposition grows to plans in areas such as welfare but prime minister insists he will not bend rules to allow more borrowingFinancial Times - 5d -
Why HELOC borrowers shouldn't wait for more Fed rate cuts to borrow their home equity
If you're a homeowner considering borrowing with a HELOC, waiting for Fed rate cuts may not make sense. Here's why.CBS News - 10h -
3 simple (but important) home equity decisions to make right now
Tapping into your home equity can be a smart way to borrow, but there are some decisions to make first.CBS News - 6d -
3 smart ways to use your home equity this spring, according to experts
Your equity can be borrowed against for nearly any purpose, but there are some smart ways to use it this spring.CBS News - 4d -
‘I’m an endless honey pot’: My wife and I are in our 70s. We gave our son $40,000 for his L.A. wedding. Now he wants more.
“We have four sons. We financed three of them through college, so none of our kids have student loans.”MarketWatch - Mar. 8 -
Protesters block main state Serbian TV building as tensions soar ahead of a planned large rally
Several hundred students have blocked Serbia’s public television station building in Belgrade as tensions soar in the Balkan country days ahead of a planned large rally billed as an endgame in ...ABC News - Mar. 11 -
What HELOC borrowers should look for at this week's Fed meeting
With the Federal Reserve meeting again this week, HELOC borrowers should closely monitor these three items.CBS News - 1d -
Americans struggling to pay back car loans
More Americans are having trouble paying down their car loans, especially those with sub prime loans. Andres Gutierrez takes a look at what's causing the trend.CBS News - 2d -
Is The Government Backing Down Over Benefits?
Plans to freeze some disability benefits could be abandoned.BBC News - 2d -
Futurist Amy Webb Has Some Advice for Founders on How to Plan for What Lies Ahead
Amy Webb joined Inc. to discuss her 2025 Tech Trends report and how business leaders can stay the course in uncertain times.Inc. - 4d -
What is the Alien Enemies Act that Trump plans on using to deport migrants to Guantanamo Bay?
Multiple U.S. officials familiar with President Trump's immigration plans say he will invoke a 227-year-old wartime law to authorize the deportation of some migrants as soon as Friday. This would ...CBS News - 5d
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