Finance
Government Moves to Scrap SAVE Loan Program for Student Debt
Student loans weigh heavy on many young people starting their careers. For years, borrowers hoped for relief through a program called the Saving on a...
January Wholesale Data Rekindles Inflation Debate in the U.S.
Wholesale prices in the United States accelerated more than expected in January, signaling that inflationary pressures remain stubborn even as policymakers and businesses hoped for...
Inflation Begins 2026 with a Milder Pace
After a brief government shutdown temporarily stalled Washington’s statistical machinery, the first U.S. inflation reading of 2026 delivered a modest yet meaningful signal. The January...
Waiting Game for Student Loan Buyback
Over 83,000 federal student loan borrowers sit in limbo, their applications for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Buyback program gathering dust under the Trump administration....
Companies Step Up for Newborn Savings Plans
A new U.S. government initiative is giving parents a fresh way to build financial security for their children. The program provides tax-deferred savings accounts for...
What the New IRS Brackets Mean for Working Americans
Beginning in January, the 2026 federal income tax brackets officially take effect. For many U.S. households, the changes may not sound dramatic, yet they influence...
A Federal Judge Pushes Back on Attempt to Defund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has ordered the Trump administration to restore funding to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, reversing a move that had...
How Gasoline Taxes Shape Prices Across the United States
Gasoline prices across the United States rarely tell a simple story. Behind the numbers flashing on roadside signs lies a layered system of taxes, both...
Economic Confidence Hits a New Lull in December
Consumer confidence in the U.S. stumbled again in December, showing that optimism among everyday households continued to fade at the end of the year. The...
Wage Garnishment Returns for Student Loan Borrowers in Default
The U.S. Department of Education confirmed that the Trump administration will begin garnishing the wages of federal student loan borrowers in default early in January....
