New student loan laws can help borrowers manage better in 2024

From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.

Education Department plans inflation fix for new FAFSA

Families must wait longer to see how much student aid they are awarded for the upcoming college spring semester via FAFSA.

Layoff list: Major tech companies that have cut jobs so far in 2024

More than 20,000 jobs have already been shed in the tech industry just three weeks into the new year, according to one layoff tracking site.

Gas prices remain stagnant as demand drops: AAA

Although prices are lower than they were last year at this time, they remain steady month over month.

Study: Gen Z, millennials are ‘obsessed’ with idea of being rich

The study found that nearly 60% of millennials said they feel behind financially, likely contributing to feelings of financial inadequacy.

Temu plans to open its marketplace to US, European sellers

Temu, the China-founded online retailer surging in popularity in the United States, is opening its platform to U.S. and European sellers.

US fourth quarter GDP beats expectations and recession odds

Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 3.3% for the October-through-December period after rising 4.9% in the third quarter of 2023, according to the BEA's advance estimate released Thursday.

Biden cancels another $5 billion in student loan forgiveness – Here's who is impacted

The Biden Administration announced an additional $5 billion in student loan forgiveness that impacts borrowers using the income-driven repayment (IDR) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) plans.

When will the IRS send out tax refunds

The IRS says most taxpayers should expect their refund within 21 days of filing but it could take longer for some.

Social Security is coming for a bigger chunk of your paycheck

The portion of personal income subject to the Social Security tax has increased to $168,600 this year from $160,200 in 2023.

US union membership rate fell to new low in 2023

Union rates have plummeted for a second straight year despite the highest approval ratings in decades.

Read this before you sign up for a college credit card

Signing up for financial products your college is offering can sometimes be the worst deal, a recent CFPB report said.

At United and Alaska airlines, frustration with Boeing's manufacturing problems is boiling over

“I am more than frustrated and disappointed. I am angry,” Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci said. “My demand on Boeing is, what are they going to do to improve their quality programs in-house?”