By Aarthi Swaminathan, Yahoo Finance President Joe Biden recently said that he’s considering some level of broad-based student loan forgiveness in the coming weeks, and one Democrat who has repeatedly pushed for cancellation says that’s major progress. “All we know is that the President has expressed an openness to to
New York – September 2, 2017: Eurosport Analyst Grand Slam Champion Boris Becker Comments Tennis Match During US Open 2017 at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center New York. (Shutterstock) By Olympics NBC Sports LONDON — Tennis great Boris Becker was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison on Friday for illicitly
By Jeff Cox, CNBC U.S. homebuilding unexpectedly rose in March, but starts for single-family housing tumbled amid rising mortgage rates. Housing starts increased 0.3% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.793 million units last month, the Commerce Department said on Tuesday. Data for February was revised higher to a
By Patti Domm, CNBC Consumer price inflation in March is expected to have spiked the most since December 1981, driven by higher food costs, rising rents and runaway energy prices. The consumer price index will be released Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. ET, and economists expect a monthly jump of 1.1%
By Aarthi Swaminathan, Yahoo Finance The Biden administration will enact another extension of the pandemic payment pause related to federally-backed student loans through the end of August, according to multiple reports. The extension was first reported by Politico, and a U.S. official confirmed the plans to the Associated Press. The
New York, NY – March 21, 2022: AG Letitia James attends press conference with union 1199SEIU leaders at union headquarters. (Shutterstock) NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James sent letters to the largest credit card companies and major debt collectors operating in New York, warning them of new state
By Diana Olick, CNBC The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage hit 4.72% on Tuesday, moving 26 basis points higher since just Friday, according to Mortgage News Daily. As a result of the recent spike in rates, economists are now lowering their home sales forecasts for this year.
By Amy Hebert, FTC If you’re a college student, or a student in a vocational or certificate program, there are scams that specifically target you. This National Consumer Protection Week, we’ve been focused on how scams affect every community. We want to let you know about some scams that might
By FTC If your credit, ATM, or debit card is lost or stolen, federal law limits your liability for charges made without your permission, but your protection depends on the type of card — and when you report the loss. Report Loss Or Theft Immediately If your credit, ATM, or debit
New York City, NY USA February 28, 2022. Mayor Adams rings the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on the last day of Black History Month. (Shutterstock) NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced an agreement with Berkeley College that will deliver $20 million in debt relief
