Fed student loan interest rate to hit 12 year high
Student loan borrowers can now expect to pay even more on their loans.
U.S. economy
Inflation hits highest rate in a year
Wholesale inflation just hit its highest rate in a year.
Mortgage companies could intensify the next recession, US officials warn
U.S. regulators are warning that the mortgage industry could intensify the next recession.
U.S. government to pay farms to prevent bird flu spread
The U.S. government has a new plan to pay farmers to help stop the spread of bird flu in diary cattle.
Social security making changes to expand access
More people will soon qualify to apply for social security thanks to a new rule that expands the definition of a public assistance household.
Judge halts rule limiting credit card late fees
A new rule limiting excessive credit card late fees that was set to take effect on Tuesday has been put on hold.
Consumers haven’t felt this bad about the economy since November
A new survey shows Americans aren’t feeling too hot about the economy.
Jobless claims rise to highest level since August
The federal government reports first-time applications for jobless benefits rose last week to 231 thousand.
Only 40% of renters think they’ll be able to buy a home
According to a new survey, fewer than half the renters in the U.S. think they’ll be able to buy a home.
Social security to run short in 2035 if Congress doesn’t act
A new report found just over a decade from now social security and medicare won’t be able to fully pay benefits.
