Personal finance

What Trump’s win could mean for student loan forgiveness

The U.S. Department of Education’s work to cancel student debt for tens of millions of Americans will likely come to…

Here’s how much control the president has over the U.S. economy

About 50% of Americans believe the result of the 2024 presidential election will directly affect their personal finances, according to…

Trump plan would hasten Social Security insolvency: Budget group

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign plans would significantly accelerate the already-fast-approaching date when Social Security is projected to run out…

How abortion access can impact personal finance: Turnaway Study author

Arizona residents rally for abortion rights on April 16, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. Gina Ferazzi | Los Angeles Times |…

Biden student loan payment pause extended for SAVE borrowers

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks as he announces a new plan for federal student loan relief during a visit to Madison Area Technical…

Why I paid $95 to recycle a mattress — and you might, too

The author paid a company, Renewable Recycling, to pick up and recycle his queen-size mattress in New York City. Greg…

Minimum wage ballot measures in Arizona, California, Alaska, Missouri

A Feb. 18 rally celebrating the California Labor Commissioner’s order for a McDonald’s franchise to rehire and compensate workers who…

Why 401(k) plans are the ‘final frontier’ for exchange-traded funds

Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty Images While many investors have flocked to exchange-traded funds, they haven’t gained much ground…

Student loan forgiveness for 60,000 borrowers: Biden administration

Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty Images The Biden administration announced on Thursday that it was forgiving another $4.5 billion…

Here’s why the U.S. retirement system isn’t among the world’s best

Mixetto | E+ | Getty Images The U.S. retirement system doesn’t get high marks relative to other nations. In fact,…