Senate confirms new CFPB director who believes government 'must do more to cancel student debt'

Senate confirms new CFPB director who believes government 'must do more to cancel student debt'

New CFPB director Rohit Chopra has spoken extensively about his stance on student loan forgiveness and higher education reform. Here's how your student loans may be impacted by his confirmation.

New CFPB director Rohit Chopra has spoken extensively about his stance on student loan forgiveness and higher education reform. Here's how your student loans may be impacted by his confirmation.

Kaiser Permanente suspends 2,200 of its employees nationwide over vaccine mandate

Kaiser Permanente suspends 2,200 of its employees nationwide over vaccine mandate

Kaiser Permanente has placed more than 2,200 of its employees nationwide, who have refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19, on unpaid administrative leave.

Kaiser Permanente has placed more than 2,200 of its employees nationwide, who have refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19, on unpaid administrative leave.

Black ex-Tesla worker who claimed racial abuse awarded $137M

Black ex-Tesla worker who claimed racial abuse awarded $137M

Owen Diaz alleged in a lawsuit that he was harassed and faced “daily racist epithets,” including the “N-word,” while working at Tesla’s Fremont plant in 2015 and 2016 before quitting.

Owen Diaz alleged in a lawsuit that he was harassed and faced “daily racist epithets,” including the “N-word,” while working at Tesla’s Fremont plant in 2015 and 2016 before quitting.

VIDEO: Walt Disney's personal plane spotted at Animal Kingdom

VIDEO: Walt Disney's personal plane spotted at Animal Kingdom

The plane, called 'The Mouse," took its last flight on Oct. 8, 1992, when it touched down on World Drive near Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

The plane, called 'The Mouse," took its last flight on Oct. 8, 1992, when it touched down on World Drive near Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Americans could pay 20% more for holiday gifts this year, analysts say

Americans could pay 20% more for holiday gifts this year, analysts say

Salesforce, a global software company, says holiday price hikes come as the U.S. economy rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic and contends with a backup of cargo ships at America’s ports.

Salesforce, a global software company, says holiday price hikes come as the U.S. economy rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic and contends with a backup of cargo ships at America’s ports.

Biden administration has canceled $1.5B in student loans via borrower defense: How to apply

Biden administration has canceled $1.5B in student loans via borrower defense: How to apply

The Biden administration approved $1.5 billion worth of borrower defense to repayment applications between January and July. You may qualify for a borrower defense discharge if your school misled you or violated state law.

The Biden administration approved $1.5 billion worth of borrower defense to repayment applications between January and July. You may qualify for a borrower defense discharge if your school misled you or violated state law.

Mortgage rates rise over 3% for first time since June: Freddie Mac data

Mortgage rates rise over 3% for first time since June: Freddie Mac data

Interest for a 30-year mortgage rose above 3% for the first time since June after their largest single-week increase since February. But many homeowners can still benefit from a mortgage refinance.

Interest for a 30-year mortgage rose above 3% for the first time since June after their largest single-week increase since February. But many homeowners can still benefit from a mortgage refinance.

Average private student loan interest rates remain low, data shows: How you can lock in a good rate

Average private student loan interest rates remain low, data shows: How you can lock in a good rate

Private student loan rates are different from federal student loan rates because they can vary depending on a number of factors. See how you can qualify for the lowest fixed and variable rates on a private loan in this analysis.

Private student loan rates are different from federal student loan rates because they can vary depending on a number of factors. See how you can qualify for the lowest fixed and variable rates on a private loan in this analysis.