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Payday loans can be a debt trap for borrowers who can't afford to make payments. Here's how you can repay your payday loan balance before it's sent to debt collectors.

The Biden administration has forgiven federal student debt through four major loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF and borrower defense.

An NFT is proof of ownership for a unique digital item that can be bought and sold on the cryptocurrency marketplace. Here's what you need to know about buying and investing in crypto.

A North Carolina man made the mistake of his life after accidentally buying two identical lottery tickets. He won big — twice.

As health officials determine the potential impact of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, economists weigh the potential risks to the economy and what it means for growth forecasts.

The Medicare and Medicare Advantage open enrollment period ends on Dec. 7, but many seniors haven't reviewed their health coverage. Even fewer decided to actually change plans, according to a new survey.

U.S. employers slowed the pace of their hiring in November, adding 210,000 jobs, as the economy contends with inflation and shortages.

Every year, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) compares nearly 200 cities around the world for general costs of goods and services and determines the most expensive cities to live in. This year, two U.S. cities made the cut.

This holiday shopping season, consumers are ditching short-term Black Friday deals in favor of a more long-term online shopping strategy, according to a new report.

Capital One Bank announced that it will eliminate all fees for overdrafts and insufficient funds, becoming the largest bank to do so.

The Fed could be looking at a rate hike sooner than expected if inflation continues to surge. The latest FOMC meeting minutes indicate that Fed members are discussing the possibility of raising rates.

Consumers plan to spend $998 this holiday shopping season, according to a National Retail Federation (NRF) survey. Here's how you can overcome higher prices amid shipping delays and labor shortages to take advantage of holiday sales.

Chair Jerome Powell said that the Federal Reserve will consider acting more quickly to dial back its ultra-low-interest rate policies to counter higher inflation.

Progressive lawmakers are calling on President Biden to cancel student loan debt as some Americans have qualified for forgiveness under borrower defense, total and permanent disability (TPD) discharges and a limited PSLF waiver.

A 61-year-old Maryland woman has won $50,000 in scratch-off lotteries for the third time since 2018. And the winning tickets all came from the same store.

Nearly 50% of voters support Biden's Build Back Better plan, a new poll showed. But many are also worried it could worsen inflation rates. Here's what that means for interest rates.

The longer you wait to lock in a life insurance premium, the higher your monthly rate will be. Find out how taking out life insurance while you're young and healthy can save you thousands of dollars.