Personal finance

Is Biden’s $39 billion student loan forgiveness action legal? ‘Be assured it’s going to stay,’ says expert

The Biden administration Friday said it would forgive $39 billion of student debt for 804,000 borrowers, many of whom may…

As student loan payments restart, can employers be a firewall for borrowers? Some groups hope so

As Americans with student loan debt brace for their monthly payments to restart and recover from the recent sting of…

How you can save $500 or more on a flight to Europe this year

Airfare to Europe hit an all-time high this summer. But those dissuaded by the sticker shock can still travel overseas…

Longtime Aretha Franklin estate battle shows the importance of having a proper will

History is filled with examples of celebrities who died without a will: Bob Marley, Prince, Howard Hughes, Pablo Picasso, Jimi…

Trying to choose Pretax vs. Roth 401(k)? Why it’s trickier than you think, experts say

If you have a 401(k), one of the big questions is whether to make pretax or Roth contributions — and…

Bearer of rare ‘One Ring’ card from ‘Lord of the Rings’ lore could fetch $2 million and face hefty tax bill

The One Ring that collectors were coveting this summer wasn’t found in Hobbiton or deep in the tunnels of the…

The job market is still favorable for workers. ‘You’re in a lucky position,’ economist says

The U.S. job market is gradually cooling but remains hot despite a year-long government campaign to reign it in, amounting…

FTC warns about student loan scams following Supreme Court decision

Scammers are likely to target student loan borrowers after the Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration’s debt forgiveness plan…

Fireworks cause $59 million of property damage a year. Your insurance policy may cover it

Fireworks-related damage may be covered by your renters or homeowners insurance policy — but not always. “The very short answer…

Biden says he’s working on a new path to student loan forgiveness after Supreme Court decision

President Joe Biden suggested on Friday that he was looking for another avenue to deliver student debt relief after the…