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Social Security beneficiaries are at risk of receiving a smaller benefit if they've fallen behind on their student loans. Here's what you need to know.

House Republicans have advanced part of Trump's tax bill. But the 'SALT' deduction is still in limbo. Here's what to know.

Millions of borrowers who are late on their student loan payments now face "grave consequences" as collection activity restarts, the New York Fed says.

May 13, 2025 Looking for the perfect loan in Canada? Borrowers in Canada face a challenging task when they attempt to find their way through the dense network of available loan services. Understanding the basic principles of loans is necessary because interest rates and lending criteria continue to change over time. And here's the thing...

New government inflation data shows the pace of inflation has subsided from pandemic-era highs. Social Security beneficiaries may see a smaller benefit boost.

As private markets continue to draw interest from accredited investors, family offices, and institutional players, a key question emerges: should you invest directly in startups or allocate your capital through venture capital (VC) or private equity (PE) funds? Whether you’re … Continue reading →

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The FTC's new guidelines on ticket price transparency, known as the junk fees rule, is a rare win for consumers, experts say.

Crypto M&A | May 13, 2025 Robinhood Enters Canada Through Regulated Crypto Channels Robinhood Crypto announced on May 13 that it will acquire Canadian fintech WonderFi Technologies for C$250 million (US$179 million) in an all-cash deal, giving it immediate access to Canada’s regulated crypto trading market. WonderFi shareholders will receive C$0.36 per share in cash,

Higher costs on essentials like groceries are impacting U.S. consumers. Here are ways to save, according to experts.

Economy | May 13, 2025 Canada Needs a National Strategy to Support Tech Adoption and Plug SR&ED and CDAP Gaps Canada has a productivity problem. According to a 2023 OECD Productivity Dashboard report, Canada's GDP per hour worked is about 22 percent below the U.S. level and continues to trail other advanced economies.  One key

The House Republican tax debate is underway. Here are two key issues to watch, according to policy experts.

A CNBC story about the Trump administration's move to garnish wages of defaulted student loan borrowers sparked many readers to write in. Here's what we know.

Risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen, according to the Federal Reserve. Those factors may prompt stagflation.

Inflation retreated in April, but tariffs are expected to re-ignite consumer prices in coming months.

Imports face steep levies despite recent trade deals the Trump administration reached with China and the U.K.