Biden administration revises student loan forgiveness for some borrowers
The Biden administration changed its approach on one part of its student loan forgiveness plan.
Norwegian Cruise Line CEO announces end to all COVID requirements: It's a 'hindrance to business'
Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Frank Del Rio said the company has lifted all COVID-19 vaccine and mask restrictions, but still has protocols in place in the case of a passenger falling ill.
COVID tax fraud: California man sentenced to 10 years for multimillion-dollar schemes
A California man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for multimillion-dollar schemes to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program and the Internal Revenue Service.
Kentucky Bourbon Trail on pace to surpass record-high number of distillery visitations in a year
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is expecting a record-high number of distillery visits in a year. Distilleries on the trail will likely exceed the combined visits record set in 2019.
Personal loan interest rates continue to climb for 3- and 5-year fixed-rate loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
AmEx names former SEC chairman to board
Jay Clayton, known for his role as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission from May 4, 2017, until Dec. 23, 2020, joined American Express' board of directors.
IMF warns of higher recession risk and darker global outlook
The bleak projections come as central banks around the world raise interest rates in hopes of taming rising inflation. The Fed has been the most aggressive in using interest rate hikes.
Still time to save: 10- and 15-year mortgage refinance rates stick at 6% for fifth straight day | Oct. 6, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 6, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Amazon planning to hire 150,000 workers for holiday season
Amazon employees can earn more than $19 per hour, on average, depending on the position and location. Sign-on bonuses ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 are also available.
Today’s 20-year mortgage rates climb to 7% | Oct. 6, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 6, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Mortgage rates decrease slightly after six weeks of rising
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell 4 basis points from its peak last week of 6.70 percent to 6.66 percent, ending a 6 week climb.
Turning vacant office buildings into apartments presents a 'historic' solution to housing crisis, expert says
Alexandria Real Estate Equities founder Joel Marcus says transforming vacant office buildings into apartments could bring more housing supply to U.S. markets.
Tips for first-time homebuyers in a seller’s market
Learn some tips on how to improve your chances of landing the home you want as a first-time homebuyer.
Big cities pushing to transform empty office buildings into apartments
Alexandria Real Estate Equities founder Joel Marcus says collaboration between the private and public sector will be ‘important’ in the construction process.
Student loan relief applications arriving soon: What you need to know
The Biden administration is gearing up to release the application for its student loan forgiveness program, which has faced a slew of lawsuits from GOP-led states.
Revenue expectations rise among small business owners despite economic concerns: report
According to a Bank of America report, 66% of small business owners expect their revenues to grow over the next year despite ongoing economic concerns.
SEC staffers fuming over Gensler self-promotion on Kardashian case
Some members of the SEC enforcement staff are accusing the head of the agency, Gary Gensler, over how he announced charges were filed against Kim Kardashian.
Good news: Private student loan interest rates tumble for 5- and 10-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
WTO warns 'darkened' trade outlook could worsen as economic crises converge
Global trade is expected to grind to a halt next year as a result of a convergence of economic crises including spiking energy prices and higher interest rates.
Inflation to curb holiday travel plans
Bankrate's survey finds Americans are considering shortening their holiday trips, engaging in less expensive activities, or opting for cheaper lodging and travel destinations.



















