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Legal Fight over Student Debt a Prelude to Political Battle
At stake is the loyalty of young, college-educated voters who are a critical part of the Democratic coalition that Biden is counting on to return him to the White House for a second term.
Fractured G20 Foreign Ministers Grapple with Deepening Rifts
Diplomats from the world's major industrialized nations grappled with deepening rifts as they held contentious talks dominated by Russia's war in Ukraine and China's moves to boost its global influence.
As Court Debates Student Loans, Borrowers See Disconnect
To borrowers following Tuesday's arguments, it felt isolating to hear such a personal subject reduced to cold legal language.
Kimberly Palmer: 5 Ways to Deal with Money Envy
Financial envy is real, and sometimes it can be ugly. If you're wondering how to turn the so-called green-eyed monster into a positive force in your life, here are five steps to take.
Survey: Business Economists Push Back U.S. Recession Forecasts
A majority of the nation's business economists expect a U.S. recession to begin later this year than previously forecast, after a series of reports have pointed to a surprisingly resilient economy.
How Credit Scores are Evolving to Improve Access to Credit
Credit rating agencies are now working to improve access to credit by giving people more time to pay medical bills before the debt appears in reports, and by removing other debt completely.
How to Successfully Trade on Binomo
If you're looking to make money trading online, Binomo is one of the most popular options available.
Winner Comes Forward to Claim $1.35B Mega Millions Jackpot
The winner of a $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot — the fourth largest in U.S. history — has come forward to collect the prize, state officials said Wednesday.
Can College Abroad Actually Save You Money?
Lured largely by promises of cheaper tuition, college-bound Americans are increasingly eyeing programs abroad.
Liz Weston: Make Your Credit Cards Less Vulnerable to Fraud
Repeated credit card fraud can be frustrating and disheartening. Prizing security over convenience and changing some bad habits can help make you less of a target.
Social Security and Medicare: Troubling Math, Tough Politics
Economists have done the projections and say both programs will drive the national debt higher in the decades to come, forcing teeth-gritting choices for the next generation of lawmakers.
How Climate Change Can Impact Your Finances
For over a decade, scientific reports have shown how climate change will likely make extreme weather events more frequent. And this trend might affect your wallet.
IRS Won't Tax Most Relief Payments Made by States Last Year
The IRS announced Friday that most relief checks issued by states last year aren't subject to federal taxes, providing 11th hour guidance as tax returns start to pour in.
IRS Urges Special Refund Recipients to Delay Filing Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service is recommending that taxpayers hold off on filing their tax returns for 2022 if they received a special tax refund or payment from their state last year.
Britcoin? UK Gets Closer to Launching a Digital Currency
U.K. authorities said British businesses and consumers are likely to need a digital version of the pound, formally asking for public comment on the idea of introducing a central bank digital currency.
Liz Weston: 'Bridge' Your Way to Social Security
Delaying the start of Social Security benefits is a powerful way for retirees to cope with inflation, survive bad investment markets, and reduce the risk they'll run short of money.
Here's What the Fed Interest Rate Hike Means for You
The rate increase will likely make it even costlier to borrow for homes, autos and other purchases. But if you have money to save, you'll probably earn a bit more interest on it.
Powell Likely to Stress Fed's Inflation Fight Far from Over
Jerome Powell is likely Wednesday to underscore that the Federal Reserve's primary focus remains the need to fight surging prices with still-higher interest rates.
Kimberly Palmer: How to Safely Use Payment Apps
13% of people who have ever used PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or Cash App say they have made the mistake of sending money to a scam artist. Fraud prevention experts recommend these strategies to keep your money safe.
Is Tipping Getting Out of Control? Many Consumers Say Yes
Across the country, there's a silent frustration brewing about an age-old practice that many say is getting out of hand: Tipping.