Education Department plans inflation fix for new FAFSA
Families must wait longer to see how much student aid they are awarded for the upcoming college spring semester via FAFSA.
Student loan boycotts can't stand. Here's how we make them pay up
Borrowers' current strategy involves a literal "boycott" of repayments, a concerted effort to compel the federal government to annul federal student loan debt.
Microsoft hits $3T in market value
'Barron's Roundtable' panelists discuss the impact of AI in Microsoft as the two tech giants go head-to-head competing for world's most valuable company.
Artist trains robot dogs to create works of art through AI technology
Agnieszka Pilat discusses the role of artificial intelligence in the art world on 'Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.'
Today's mortgage rates hold steady for 30-year terms | January 26
Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.
Federal deficit blew up $89B more in 1st quarter 2024 than last year
The federal budget deficit widened by $89 billion in the first three months of FY24 compared to the same period last year, with rising interest costs outpacing higher tax revenue.
Billionaire bond king Jeffrey Gundlach unveils his 2024 playbook
DoubleLine Capital CEO Jeffrey Gundlach provides his 2024 market outlook and weighs in on the Fed's inflation fight on 'Making Money.'
Mortgage rates climb, adding to affordability woes
Mortgage rates climbed again this week, with the 30-year fixed-rate averaging 6.69%. While rates have declined since the fall, home prices are expected to continue to rise.
Bitcoin ETF launch was successful despite the dip: Natalie Brunell
'Coin Stories' podcast host Natalie Brunell discusses whether Bitcoin could drop below $20K in 2024 on 'The Big Money Show.'
Billionaire investing magnate Joe Lewis pleads guilty to insider trading
British billionaire and Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis pleaded guilty to insider trading charges. He passed inside information to several associates, including two private pilots.
Biden cancels another $5 billion in student loan forgiveness – Here's who is impacted
The Biden Administration announced an additional $5 billion in student loan forgiveness that impacts borrowers using the income-driven repayment (IDR) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) plans.
This week's personal loan rates rise for 3-year loans and drop for 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's mortgage rates hold steady for 30-year terms | January 25
Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg calls for cash apps to crack down on fraudsters
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg calls for leading digital payment apps, including Venmo, Zelle and Cash App, to strengthen user's security safeguards amid an uptick in crime.
Fed won't cut rates the way the market expects: Brad McMillan
Commonwealth Financial Network CIO Brad McMillan discusses market earnings, the Fed's first policy meeting of the year, his expectations for the 4Q GDP first read and December PCE.
Netflix deal with WWE won't change its sports strategy
Netflix said Tuesday the partnership it just inked with WWE to air "Raw" and other wrestling content did not indicate the streaming giant has changed its approach to live sports.
US commercial real estate suffers as telework becomes the new norm
Less commercial real estate space is being occupied due to more companies using telework which is causing downtown areas to suffer financially from fewer patrons.
Victoria's Secret's new AI shopping partnership exposes new dangers, experts say
Victoria's Secret and Google announced a multi-year partnership that will see the popular retailer leverage the tech company's AI to improve online shopping.
Netflix subscriber growth blows past Wall Street estimates, stock rises
Netflix announced its fourth quarter earnings, which showed significant subscriber growth and higher revenue that sent its stock higher during Wednesday's trading session.
SAP to restructure 8,000 jobs in push towards AI, shares hit record
SAP has unveiled plans for a company-wide restructuring, saying about 8,000 positions would be affected. It is also boosting its AI efforts.