Biden administration has canceled $1.5B in student loans via borrower defense: How to apply

The Biden administration approved $1.5 billion worth of borrower defense to repayment applications between January and July. You may qualify for a borrower defense discharge if your school misled you or violated state law.

Mortgage rates rise over 3% for first time since June: Freddie Mac data

Interest for a 30-year mortgage rose above 3% for the first time since June after their largest single-week increase since February. But many homeowners can still benefit from a mortgage refinance.

Washington minimum wage to increase to $14.49/hour in 2022

The minimum wage in Washington state will increase to $14.49 per hour starting Jan. 1, 2022, the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) announced. 

Senate blocks bill to suspend debt limit, avert government shutdown that may delay Social Security

The Treasury Department has taken extraordinary measures to avoid a financial crisis since the previous debt issuance suspension period expired. But without a new debt limit, the federal budget will hit reach the debt ceiling.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness program called ‘broken’ & ‘confusing’ after Biden admin. asks for feedback

Ninety-eight percent of PSLF applications are rejected, typically because of an issue with the qualifying repayment plan. The Education Department has given borrowers the chance to submit feedback about the federal student loan program — here's what they're saying.