West Virginia WorkForce say's people are receiving fraudulent texts
WorkForce West Virginia has reported that some people are receiving fraudulent texts. The texts claimed to be associated with the Job Jumpstart Program.
Biden administration canceling $6 billion in student loan debt for 200,000 borrowers
About 200,000 people will have roughly $6 billion worth of student loan debt canceled under a deal reached by the Biden administration this week.
Inflation making US households uneasy about emergency savings
Some U.S. households feeling squeezed by inflation are questioning whether their emergency savings will hold up, according to findings from a new survey.
How student loans work
Wondering how student loans work? Here’s the difference between federal and private student loans, including interest rates, repayment plans, and how to apply.
Consumers accept telematics option to lower auto insurance premiums: TransUnion
Consumers are increasingly using telematics devices to demonstrate their safe driving in order to lower their auto insurance premiums, according to TransUnion. Here's how you can keep your rates low.
S&P 500 could plunge another 20% as recession risks rise: Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley economists have warned the S&P 500 could tumble another 20% from current levels in coming months if the U.S. economy slides into a recession.
How to decide if you should refinance your student loans as interest rates rise
Although interest rates have risen over the past few months, some borrowers may still be able to lock in a lower monthly payment with student loan refinancing.
North Carolina community college goes virtual on Fridays due to gas prices
A North Carolina community college is shifting to remote operations due to the soaring cost of gas for employees. The college will operate virtually on Fridays.
How to use a home equity loan for debt consolidation
A home equity loan can be an effective tool to pay off debt and save money on interest in the long run. Learn how to use one for debt consolidation.
Student loan forgiveness scams are on the rise, CFPB warns
Fraudulent companies promising student debt relief have scammed borrowers out of hundreds — and sometimes thousands — of dollars, according to a new CFPB report.
IRS expects to clear tax return backlog from 2021 this week
The IRS said Tuesday that it has almost finished processing roughly 8 million unprocessed tax returns from 2022, but it still has millions of paper returns from 2022 that need to be processed.
Retirement accounts lose trillions in stock rut
Stock market declines from the beginning of the year have amounted to trillions in losses for retirement accounts, and Americans are feeling the pain.
6 ways to spot student loan forgiveness scams
Scams about during difficult financial times. Here’s how to avoid falling prey to student loan forgiveness scams.
Crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried is Democrats' largest donor in May, giving more than $800K
The Democratic National Committee's largest donor for the month of May was crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried, according to records posted on the FEC's website.
US charitable giving reaches record $485 billion in 2021 but does not catch up with inflation
Charitable giving in the United States set a record with $485 billion being donated in 2021. However when adjusted for inflation that's actually down 0.7% from 2020.
Firework prices, availability in question as holidays approach due to inflation, supply chain issues
There is going to be a firework shortage this Fourth of July due to supply chain issues and inflation. Companies claim they have 20-25% of the inventory needed.
Theranos saga: Closing arguments set in trial of ex-COO Sunny Balwani
Closing arguments start Tuesday in the criminal fraud trial of Sunny Balwani, a former Theranos executive and ex-boyfriend of founder Elizabeth Holmes.
3 in 4 online shoppers experience buyer's remorse, survey says
Online shopping can result in impulse purchases and the temptation to overspend, keeping consumers from meeting their financial goals, according to a new survey.
Kellogg to split into 3 companies
Kellogg Company said that it would split its North American cereal and plant-based foods businesses into three independent companies, expanding profit margins.
Former Tesla employees file lawsuit against company over 'mass layoff'
Former Tesla employees have sued the company over claims its “mass layoff” violated federal law since workers were not provided advance notice of their firings.



















