Some student loan borrowers brace for smaller paychecks: What to know

Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.

Borrowing money from friends and family: What to do
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Americans borrowed $52 billion from friends and family last year but we all know this can sometimes lead to big problems. Finance professor Dan Roccato has more on navigating this possibly tricky situation.

Social Security retirement age could jump as White House considers options

The Social Security Administration commissioner said “everything is being considered" when asked during an interview about raising the retirement age.

What the Fed's interest rate cut means for Texans

Job growth, construction, and financial security have seen recent turmoil in Texas. Here's how the first Fed cut of the year could change things.

These states have the most student loan debt in 2025, data finds

Millions of borrowers are figuring out how to pay back their student loans, but some states are affected differently than others based on data from a new report.

Fed cuts key interest rate, signals two more this year

The Federal Reserve has faced ongoing pressure from President Donald Trump to lower interest rates. However, the central bank has chosen to keep rates unchanged since late 2024.

Americans value college less than ever, but here’s what salary data says

A Gallup poll shows fewer Americans consider college essential, but new Census data reveals a stark pay gap between workers with degrees and those without.

Fed rate cuts: What they mean for you

The Federal Reserve is meeting Tuesday to decide whether to lower interest rates. Here’s what a cut would mean for mortgages, credit cards, auto loans, savings accounts and investments.

Charlie Kirk’s podcast hits No 1 while book sales soar after his assassination

Turning Point USA has received more than 37,000 new chapter requests after founder Charlie Kirk's death, with his content dominating bestseller lists.

Inflation rose last month amid weakening job market: How will the Fed respond?

Typically, the Fed would cut its key interest rate when unemployment rises, but it would raise rates — or at least keep them unchanged — in the face of rising inflation.

ATM fees hit record high again; see the worst cities

New data reveals that ATM fees hit a record high in 2025, with this city topping the list.

Meet the world’s richest man (Hint: It’s not Elon Musk)

The world has a new richest person after a stunning stock market surge reshaped the billionaire rankings.

Supreme Court says it will hear Trump appeal on tariffs in key economic case

The Supreme Court said Tuesday it will quickly decide whether most of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs — a key part of his economic agenda — are legal.

Most Americans believe personal choices keep people in poverty, poll finds

A recent poll reveals that most Americans have differing views on the root cause of homelessness, but most think the government doesn’t spend enough to help those in need.