Kevin Hassett floats 'Trump card' proposal after pushback on credit card interest rate cap
Trump economic advisor Kevin Hassett said the administration is talking to banks about a "Trump card" that would expand credit access to consumers who merit credit but lack leverage.
National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $38,453,108,492,348.67 as of 1/16/26
The United States' national debt is on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by the White House and Congress.
Trump administration to delay wage garnishment from student loan borrowers in default
The Department of Education will delay its plans to resume garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers in default while it works on additional program reforms.
New tax deduction could put more money back in seniors’ pockets this year
Seniors could keep more money with new tax break phasing in for 2025 returns. The extra deduction helps lower- and middle-income retirees facing rising costs.
US CEOs fear economic uncertainty more than their global peers as they head into 2026
The Conference Board's CEO survey found that the top concern for U.S. CEOs in 2026 is economic uncertainty, as businesses face challenges in measuring AI's return on investment.
US, Taiwan come to $250B 'America First' tariff deal over semiconductors
Taiwan and the United States came to an agreement on tariffs for semiconductors on Thursday, capping reciprocal tariffs at 15% and incentivizing investment in U.S. manufacturing.
Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since 2022
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.06%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.16%.
Verizon offering $20 credit to customers affected by network outage
Verizon is offering a $20 account credit to customers affected by Wednesday's nationwide network outage that left users without voice and data services.
Peter Thiel donates $3M to group fighting proposed California billionaire tax
Billionaire Peter Thiel donated $3 million to a group that is opposing the proposed California billionaire tax ballot measure that would impose a 5% tax residents on with assets over $1 billion.








