What student loan borrowers need to know, as forgiveness resumes for two repayment plans

Student loan borrowers can get their debt forgiven again under the Income Contingent Repayment and the Pay as You Earn plans....

Here’s what federal workers should know about getting retroactive pay

Some federal workers who are not being paid during the government shutdown have a nagging fear: They might not receive retroactive...

A freshwater fish named Arnie just swam a record 530 miles, mostly upstream, Australian scientists say

An Australian freshwater Murray cod has surprised scientists by swimming a marathon 530 miles along a major river system, believed to...

Why your beef, bananas and coffee beans have gotten so expensive

For evidence that the cost of food in the U.S. remains hard to stomach for many households, look no further than...

What to know about credit card charge-offs and the 7-year rule

When you fall behind on your credit card payments, the consequences can snowball a lot faster than you may expect. For...

What another Fed cut could mean for borrowers — some rates may barely budge

Many types of consumer loans are impacted when the Fed trims its overnight lending rate.Read More

Google’s quantum computer makes breakthrough, New York Times reports

Google recently said the quantum computer it’s developing can run software 13,000 times as fast as a traditional super computer, according...

The quiet collapse of America’s reproductive health safety net

In late October, Maine Family Planning announced three rural clinics in northern Maine would close by month’s end. These primary care...

Stocks close at record highs for second day as AI trade heats up ahead of Fed rate decision

Stocks rose to fresh records on Tuesday after another round of earnings results impressed investors.Read More

Soaring electricity bills are squeezing households as utilities seek higher rates

Over the past year, Suzann Hernandez and Camilo Aguirre have put a lot of effort into lowering their energy bill. Beyond...