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As of January 1, 2026, student loan forgiveness through income-driven repayment plans is once again taxable income. Here's how to prepare for the financial hit.
After years of pandemic-era pauses, federal student loan collections will resume in early 2026. Wage garnishment and tax refund offsets will affect millions of borrowers in default.
New car prices surpassed $50,000 for the first time in 2025, with 7% loan rates and rising insurance costs pushing vehicle ownership out of reach for many Americans.
How savvy consumers are earning $5,000+ per year in free travel and cash back using a strategy banks hoped you'd never discover.
China Vanke, once the country's largest homebuilder, narrowly avoided a $284 million default last week. The close call exposes the ongoing fragility of China's property sector.
Saks Global Enterprises, owner of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman, is preparing to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy as early as Sunday.
President Trump proposes boosting military spending by 50% to $1.5 trillion, citing 'dangerous times.' Here's what it means for defense stocks, the deficit, and your portfolio.
Should you pay off student loans or max out your 401(k)? Use our decision framework based on interest rates, employer match, and your specific situation.
Average new-vehicle loan rates dropped to 6.6% in November, but affordability remains challenged as transaction prices officially exceeded $50,000 for the first time.
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose for a second straight month to 99.5, above its 52-year average, though 20% now cite taxes as their top concern.
As Trump approaches his first-year anniversary, his record-breaking 229 executive orders have touched every corner of the economy from tariffs to credit cards to retirement savings.
After surging 33% last year, housing inventory growth has decelerated sharply to just 10%. New listings are down 12.6% year-over-year. Here's what it means for the spring buying season.