Biden may cut free community college from economic package

President Biden told a group of lawmakers on Oct. 19 that he plans on paring down his $3.5 trillion economic plan.

Schumer reiterates call for Biden to cancel $50K of student loan debt per borrower 'with the flick of a pen'

Schumer renewed calls for President Biden to cancel up to $50,000 in college debt for federal student loan borrowers. Here's what the Education Department has said about loan repayment.

Can you qualify for unemployment if you're fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine?

If you were fired for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19, you may be denied unemployment benefits. But there are several other ways to make ends meet if you've experienced job loss.

Mortgage interest rates to begin trending up: MBA forecast

The Mortgage Bankers Association said interest rates will not continue to drop, and today's high inflation is not transitory in its economic outlook released at its annual conference.

Private student loan rates tumble as October begins

The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.

Teachers union reaches 'landmark settlement' in student loan forgiveness lawsuit against Betsy Devos

The settlement reached in the Weingarten v. Devos lawsuit will hold the Education Department responsible for changes to the PSLF program. It also discharged nearly $400,000 worth of student loans for the 8 plaintiffs involved.

Some consumers to spend more post-pandemic, including on home improvements, survey finds

More than a quarter of Americans who plan to increase their post-pandemic spending want to take on a home improvement project, according to a new survey. Here are some ways to pay for renovations.