Biden just shortened the timeline to student loan forgiveness for these borrowers
Borrowers already enrolled in SAVE who initially took out $12,000 or less for college may have their loans forgiven soon.
Borrowers already enrolled in SAVE who initially took out $12,000 or less for college may have their loans forgiven soon.
Just over 15 percent of home listings were considered affordable in 2023: Redfin
Just 15.5% of homes are considered affordable for everyday homebuyers, the lowest share on record.
Just 15.5% of homes are considered affordable for everyday homebuyers, the lowest share on record.
Home buyers struggle in 2023, but homeownership rate could rise in 2024
Housing inventory was low in 2023, but homeownership stayed steady at 66%. The rate could see an increase in 2024.
Housing inventory was low in 2023, but homeownership stayed steady at 66%. The rate could see an increase in 2024.
U.S. Supreme Court won't review challenge to Washington's capital gains tax
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a lawsuit challenging Washington’s capital gains tax.
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a lawsuit challenging Washington’s capital gains tax.
73 percent of Americans still haven’t bounced back financially from the COVID-19 pandemic
Americans struggle to meet basic costs, with 73% reporting they haven't yet recovered financially from the fallout of COVID-19.
Americans struggle to meet basic costs, with 73% reporting they haven't yet recovered financially from the fallout of COVID-19.
Check your tickets: WA Lottery reports $6.3 million in unclaimed prizes
Washington's Lottery is encouraging players to check their tickets, as there are currently 22 unclaimed prizes totaling $6,305,000.
Washington's Lottery is encouraging players to check their tickets, as there are currently 22 unclaimed prizes totaling $6,305,000.
Study: Financial goals & concerns of 2024
Two-thirds of Americans set financial goals for the year ahead, according to a new study from Fidelity Investments.
Two-thirds of Americans set financial goals for the year ahead, according to a new study from Fidelity Investments.
IRS waiving $1 billion in penalty taxes, will kick off 2024 tax season on Jan. 29
The 2024 tax season gets officially underway at the end of January and some taxpayers could see tax penalties waived, the IRS said.
The 2024 tax season gets officially underway at the end of January and some taxpayers could see tax penalties waived, the IRS said.
This is the best time to give money to your kids, according to ‘Die with Zero’ author Bill Perkins
"Die With Zero" author Bill Perkins weighs in on sharing money with your kids while maintaining a comfortable lifestyle.
"Die With Zero" author Bill Perkins weighs in on sharing money with your kids while maintaining a comfortable lifestyle.
The world could get its first trillionaire within 10 years
By contrast, Oxfam says nearly 5 billion people have been made poorer since the pandemic, with many of the world's developing nations unable to provide the financial support that richer nations could during lockdowns.
By contrast, Oxfam says nearly 5 billion people have been made poorer since the pandemic, with many of the world's developing nations unable to provide the financial support that richer nations could during lockdowns.
Major bank announces elimination of 20,000 jobs after losses
Citigroup announced a net loss of $1.8 billion in the fourth quarter.
Citigroup announced a net loss of $1.8 billion in the fourth quarter.
Gas prices stay low at the start of the new year: AAA
Gas prices fell slightly at the start of 2024 even as insurance premiums continue to rise.
Gas prices fell slightly at the start of 2024 even as insurance premiums continue to rise.
New Kentucky bill could exempt diapers from state's sales tax
For weary parents rolling up their sleeves for diaper duty, a bill in Kentucky would deliver tax relief when purchasing a necessity that adds up to a big expense.
For weary parents rolling up their sleeves for diaper duty, a bill in Kentucky would deliver tax relief when purchasing a necessity that adds up to a big expense.
Student loan forgiveness: Some Americans will get loans canceled in February — here's who qualifies
The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers next month as part of a new repayment plan that's taking effect ahead of schedule. Here's who is eligible.
The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers next month as part of a new repayment plan that's taking effect ahead of schedule. Here's who is eligible.
Nearly 70 percent of Americans are reviewing their insurance policy, looking for lower rates: Trusted Choice
70% of Americans are reviewing their policies to save money as homeowners and auto insurance rates skyrocket.
70% of Americans are reviewing their policies to save money as homeowners and auto insurance rates skyrocket.
Got student loan debt? Here’s how to get up to $2500 tax deduction
According to the IRS, you may be able to deduct a portion of student loan interest from your taxable income — up to $2,500. Find out if you qualify.
According to the IRS, you may be able to deduct a portion of student loan interest from your taxable income — up to $2,500. Find out if you qualify.
When will the IRS start accepting tax returns in 2024? When you can file, other things to know
Americans can soon begin filing their 2023 tax returns. Here are some changes to know as taxpayers begin the process.
Americans can soon begin filing their 2023 tax returns. Here are some changes to know as taxpayers begin the process.
$44.5 million in federal funding going toward rural communities to improve higher education access
Due to fewer students in rural communities attending college, the Biden-Harris administration plans to send $44.5 million in funding to 22 rural institutions.
Due to fewer students in rural communities attending college, the Biden-Harris administration plans to send $44.5 million in funding to 22 rural institutions.
Seniors say 2024 Social Security payment increase not enough to keep up with inflation: survey
As seniors deal with rising inflation, some consider rejoining the workforce to deal with rising costs.
As seniors deal with rising inflation, some consider rejoining the workforce to deal with rising costs.
More Americans are racking up credit card debt
A new report shows that nearly half of Americans have carried credit card debt for more than a year.
A new report shows that nearly half of Americans have carried credit card debt for more than a year.