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As student loan default rate spikes, some borrowers face 'grave consequences,' New York Fed says

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

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Understanding Canadian Loan Services: A Comprehensive Guide for Borrowers

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...


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Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 is projected to be lowest in recent years. Why that may change

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

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Robinhood Acquires WonderFi for C$250M

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,


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House Republican tax plan debate kicks off. Here are two key issues to watch

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

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DeFi Technologies Begins Nasdaq Trading in Global Expansion

Crypto | May 12, 2025 DeFi Technologies Now Trading on Nasdaq and Cboe Canada DeFi Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: DEFT) announced that they officially began trading on the Nasdaq capital markets today May 12, 2025 via press release.  This ends its previous listing on OTC markets under symbol DEFTF and its Nasdaq uplisting is a significant


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'We’re living in two separate economies' — why young Americans feel stuck, financially

Young American adults are earning more, but rising costs and debt are keeping them from building wealth or hitting key life milestones

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Trump Order Redefines Regulatory Violations

Enforcement | May 12, 2025 Agencies Must Now Prove Intent Before Pursuing Regulatory Crimes On May 9, 2025, U.S. President Trump signed an executive order called 'Fighting overcriminalization in federal regulations' that changes how federal agencies can or cannot pursue criminal enforcement for regulatory violations, redefining risk for fintech and crypo leaders. The policy order


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Trump administration moves to garnish wages of defaulted student loan borrowers: What to know

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.

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After UK and China trade deals, tariff rate still highest since 1934, Yale report says

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

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Fidelity login glitch kept some investors out of their accounts as market rallied

Thousands of Fidelity customers were unable to log into their accounts on Monday. Here's who it could have affected the most and what to do if it repeats.

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House GOP tax bill calls for ‘SALT’ deduction cap of $30,000 for most taxpayers. Here's who could benefit

The proposed House GOP tax bill raises ‘SALT’ deduction cap to $30,000 for most taxpayers. Here's who would benefit the most, experts say.

5 months ago

Top Wall Street analysts suggest these 3 stocks for solid growth potential

TipRanks' analyst ranking service discusses three stocks, including Meta Platforms and Amazon, that are favored by Wall Street's top pros

5 months ago

Coinbase aims to become the No. 1 financial service app in the world in 10 years, CEO says

Brian Armstrong says Coinbase is ready to partner with any bank or financial institution that wants to expand into crypto.

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As new Social Security leadership takes the helm, here are the changes beneficiaries need to watch

Social Security's approximate 73 million beneficiaries have seen some key changes to benefits and services in the first 100 days of the Trump administration.

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