'Broad' student loan forgiveness still on the table, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said the Education Department is "going to continue conversations" with the White House when it comes to widespread loan cancellation.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said the Education Department is "going to continue conversations" with the White House when it comes to widespread loan cancellation.
Today's 30-year mortgage refinance rates creep back below 3% | Oct. 18, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 18, 2021, which are mixed from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 18, 2021, which are mixed from last Friday.
Today's mortgage rates fall for longest and shortest terms | Oct. 18, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 18, 2021, which are a mixed bag from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 18, 2021, which are a mixed bag from last Friday.
Farmers and Deere & Co. suppliers worry about prolonged strike
More than 10,000 Deere employees went on strike last week at 14 Deere factories in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Colorado and Georgia after the United Auto Workers union rejected a contract offer.
More than 10,000 Deere employees went on strike last week at 14 Deere factories in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Colorado and Georgia after the United Auto Workers union rejected a contract offer.
Fourth child tax credit payment goes out this week: What parents need to know
Families began receiving the fourth round of payments from the expanded child tax credit Friday.
Families began receiving the fourth round of payments from the expanded child tax credit Friday.
Legislators consider making larger child tax credit permanent
The new broader tax credit has been so popular with taxpayers that legislators would like to make the changes permanent.
The new broader tax credit has been so popular with taxpayers that legislators would like to make the changes permanent.
Climate change: US report targets economic risks from extreme weather
A new White House report addresses how the U.S. economy could be affected by climate change, including extreme heat, flooding, storms and wildfires.
A new White House report addresses how the U.S. economy could be affected by climate change, including extreme heat, flooding, storms and wildfires.
More than 10K John Deere employees go on strike Thursday
More than 10,000 Deere & Company workers went on strike Thursday after the company allegedly "failed to present an agreement that met" the demands and needs of union members.
More than 10,000 Deere & Company workers went on strike Thursday after the company allegedly "failed to present an agreement that met" the demands and needs of union members.
Federal student loan payments to resume soon
Payments must resume and interest rates will be reinstalled on student loans on January 31, 2022, despite many borrowers still being in tight financial situations.
Payments must resume and interest rates will be reinstalled on student loans on January 31, 2022, despite many borrowers still being in tight financial situations.
US unemployment claims fall to lowest level of COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. unemployment claims dropped 36,000 to 293,000 last week, the lowest level since the start of the pandemic, the Labor Department said.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped 36,000 to 293,000 last week, the lowest level since the start of the pandemic, the Labor Department said.
FAFSA misunderstood by majority of students, study says: What to know about the federal aid application
FAFSA is misunderstood by many students, who are missing out on free money to fund their college education. Here's everything you need to know.
FAFSA is misunderstood by many students, who are missing out on free money to fund their college education. Here's everything you need to know.
Port of Los Angeles going 24/7 to ease shipping backlog, White House says
The Port of Los Angeles will become a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week operation to help relieve supply chain bottlenecks and move stranded container ships.
The Port of Los Angeles will become a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week operation to help relieve supply chain bottlenecks and move stranded container ships.
Social Security checks to increase by 5.9% in 2022 as inflation jumps
The Social Security COLA amounts to $92 a month for the average retired worker, according to estimates released by the Social Security Administration.
The Social Security COLA amounts to $92 a month for the average retired worker, according to estimates released by the Social Security Administration.
Coinbase launching NFT marketplace
The cryptocurrency exchange says it will 'make minting, purchasing, showcasing and discovering NFTs easier than ever'
The cryptocurrency exchange says it will 'make minting, purchasing, showcasing and discovering NFTs easier than ever'
Social security annual cost-of-living set to increase in 2022
Rising inflation is expected to lead to a sizeable increase in Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for the year 2022.
Rising inflation is expected to lead to a sizeable increase in Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for the year 2022.
Debt ceiling: House passes short-term increase, sends to Biden
The House approved a short-term debt ceiling increase so President Joe Biden can sign it into law this week.
The House approved a short-term debt ceiling increase so President Joe Biden can sign it into law this week.
Companies hard-pressed for holiday staff despite millions of job openings
Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they’ll find all the workers they need.
Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they’ll find all the workers they need.
Gas prices on the rise, leaving only 8 states under $3 per gallon
U.S. gas prices across the nation stand at about $3.25 per gallon.
U.S. gas prices across the nation stand at about $3.25 per gallon.
Americans quit jobs at highest rate on record in August, Labor Department says
One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.
One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.
How to get out of a real estate agent contract
Getting out of a contract with a Realtor or real estate agent is possible but can lead to early termination fees. Here’s what you need to know.
Getting out of a contract with a Realtor or real estate agent is possible but can lead to early termination fees. Here’s what you need to know.