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Some older Americans are facing a double debt dilemma with student and 401(k) loans

Monthly student loan repayments will soon resume, and that may come as a shock for many Americans, including older borrowers.

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Debt cancellation and free tuition proposals target student loan crisis in first big push to expand college access since World War II

The pandemic’s student loan payment pause and debt cancellation and free college proposals are finally disrupting a system that hasn’t been working for decades.

3 years ago

Buying a home is a goal for many Americans. How this bank is helping members of low- and moderate-income communities achieve that

Bank of America has established a $15 billion initiative to help Americans buy homes. So far, the company says it has helped 29,000 people reach that goal.

3 years ago

Now you can buy now, pay later for just about everything

Buy now, pay later is booming. For consumers, there are many advantages to installment payments. There are also downsides.

3 years ago

Longevity annuities can be a good deal for seniors. But not many people buy them

Longevity annuities are among the best financial deals for seniors who worry about outliving their savings. But behavioral hurdles mean they're little used.

3 years ago

These companies have a 4-day workweek. Here’s what they’ve learned

As employers reimagine a post-Covid workplace, a four-day workweek may become a new perk. Here are three that are already doing it.

3 years ago

Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will give average retirees $92 more a month in 2022. How to estimate how much you'll get

The average monthly Social Security retirement benefit will go up by $92 in 2022. But increases will vary by beneficiary. How to estimate how much you'll get.

3 years ago

Digital money is an opportunity for Canada – if we seize it

The Globe and Mail | Robert Fay and David Dodge | Oct 21, 2021 Robert Fay is the managing director of digital economy at the Centre for International Governance Innovation. David Dodge is a former governor of the Bank of Canada and is senior adviser at Bennett Jones LLP. Around the world financial systems are


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3 years ago

Don't bet against Tesla, says former president. But here's why he's not a shareholder

Jon McNeill told CNBC on Thursday the EV industry is going to see multi-decade growth.

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As fears about inflation increase, here’s how to protect your portfolio

More than 75% of retirees cite inflation has their top concern, a recent survey found.

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1 in 5 gig drivers got unemployment benefits at pandemic peak

About 19% of drivers for online ride-hailing and food-delivery platforms were collecting jobless aid in July 2020, more than other groups, according to a report.

3 years ago

Goldman Sachs wants to build an investor-friendly SPAC business following market bust

Nuclear measurement and analytics company Mirion Technologies started trading on New York Stock Exchange after merging with GS Acquisition Holdings Corp. II.

3 years ago

What to expect as Education Department gets ready to resume student loan payments

After nearly two years of pausing student loan bills, the U.S. Department of Education is trying to figure out how to start collecting the payments again.

3 years ago

SEC says GameStop’s wild stock surge was not short covering

Market Insider | Shalini Nagarajan | Oct 19, 2021 The Securities and Exchange Commission published a long-awaited report on Reddit darling GameStop's retail-trading frenzy on Monday, saying the phenomenon was caused by a rapid rise in investor accounts betting on the stock. "Whether driven by a desire to squeeze short sellers and thus to profit


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3 years ago

Bigger state and local tax deductions still possible as Democrats grapple over spending plan

Key Democrats are still fighting to change the $10,000 cap on the federal deduction for state and local taxes. Here's what to know.

3 years ago