Democrats push Biden to cancel student loans after House passes Build Back Better

Democrats push Biden to cancel student loans after House passes Build Back Better

Progressive lawmakers are calling on President Biden to cancel student loan debt as some Americans have qualified for forgiveness under borrower defense, total and permanent disability (TPD) discharges and a limited PSLF waiver.

Progressive lawmakers are calling on President Biden to cancel student loan debt as some Americans have qualified for forgiveness under borrower defense, total and permanent disability (TPD) discharges and a limited PSLF waiver.

Expanded child tax credit would permanently reduce child poverty, CBPP finds

Expanded child tax credit would permanently reduce child poverty, CBPP finds

Build Back Better would make the Child Tax Credit permanently available to low-income families. But the trillion-dollar spending plan faces hurdles in Congress before it can be signed into law.

Build Back Better would make the Child Tax Credit permanently available to low-income families. But the trillion-dollar spending plan faces hurdles in Congress before it can be signed into law.

Biden to discuss plans to alleviate supply chain woes, inflation ahead of holidays

Biden to discuss plans to alleviate supply chain woes, inflation ahead of holidays

Rising inflation is leading to price increases for millions around the world, forcing people to choose between digging deeper into their pockets or tightening their belts.

Rising inflation is leading to price increases for millions around the world, forcing people to choose between digging deeper into their pockets or tightening their belts.

Biden's Build Back Better bill: Half of voters support plan but many fear inflation will worsen, poll shows

Biden's Build Back Better bill: Half of voters support plan but many fear inflation will worsen, poll shows

Nearly 50% of voters support Biden's Build Back Better plan, a new poll showed. But many are also worried it could worsen inflation rates. Here's what that means for interest rates.

Nearly 50% of voters support Biden's Build Back Better plan, a new poll showed. But many are also worried it could worsen inflation rates. Here's what that means for interest rates.

Getting life insurance while you're young and healthy can save you thousands

Getting life insurance while you're young and healthy can save you thousands

The longer you wait to lock in a life insurance premium, the higher your monthly rate will be. Find out how taking out life insurance while you're young and healthy can save you thousands of dollars.

The longer you wait to lock in a life insurance premium, the higher your monthly rate will be. Find out how taking out life insurance while you're young and healthy can save you thousands of dollars.

Dollar Tree doubles down on pricing items over $1

Dollar Tree doubles down on pricing items over $1

Dollar Tree will charge $1.25 for the majority of its products across all of its locations nationwide by the end of April.

Dollar Tree will charge $1.25 for the majority of its products across all of its locations nationwide by the end of April.

College costs have risen at nearly 5x the rate of inflation, report finds

College costs have risen at nearly 5x the rate of inflation, report finds

The average cost of tuition, fees and other expenses at higher education institutions are rising at a much faster rate than inflation, according to a recent study.

The average cost of tuition, fees and other expenses at higher education institutions are rising at a much faster rate than inflation, according to a recent study.

Student loan payments restart in February, but survey finds 89% of borrowers aren't ready

Student loan payments restart in February, but survey finds 89% of borrowers aren't ready

About 9 in 10 fully employed borrowers said they are not financially secure enough to resume federal student loan payments in February 2022, according to a new survey.

About 9 in 10 fully employed borrowers said they are not financially secure enough to resume federal student loan payments in February 2022, according to a new survey.

The risks of using buy now, pay later to finance holiday shopping on Black Friday

The risks of using buy now, pay later to finance holiday shopping on Black Friday

Buy now, pay later apps let you break up larger purchases into a short-term repayment schedule. But there are a few things you should know before you use them to finance holiday shopping.

Buy now, pay later apps let you break up larger purchases into a short-term repayment schedule. But there are a few things you should know before you use them to finance holiday shopping.