Is Student Loan Forgiveness Taxable in 2026?
If you're years into an income-driven repayment plan and working toward student loan forgiveness, there is an important number you may not have been tracking: The potential tax bill at…
Debt
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I filed for bankruptcy after my wife died from cancer. I underestimated what grief would do to my business.
Brian Rooney and his late wife, Tina, who died in 2013. Courtesy of Brian Rooney Brian Rooney, 60, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2024. During his late wife's illness,…
Artificial Intelligence
LSEG Pays $3.5 Billion to Feed Wall Street’s AI
Artificial intelligence is reducing the time and cost of financial research, but the data behind that research is becoming more valuable. Two investments announced Thursday (Oct. 22) illustrate the shift.…
Elon Musk says ‘AI and robots’ are the only way to solve America’s debt burden
Elon Musk said his stint at DOGE led him to this conclusion. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Elon Musk said that "AI and robots" are the key to fixing America's national debt.…
5 Ways AI Can Help Manage Your Personal Finances
A few years ago, artificial intelligence in money management felt like a gimmick. Now it's woven into everyday banking, budgeting, saving and even investing. You're not just getting prettier pie…
Consumer Spending
Equifax Equips Lenders With Mastercard Open Finance Insights
Equifax now offers consumer-permissioned financial insights enabled via Mastercard Open Finance alongside the Equifax consumer credit file, the company said in a Friday (Oct. 16) press release. Equifax customers can…
20% of Americans Behind on Loans, Fed Data Shows
New Federal Reserve data shows wealth gains cooling among American families amid a spike in loan delinquencies. Released Friday (Oct, 9) the Fed’s latest Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF) covers…
Gen X is going deeper into credit card debt — even as they make more money than ever
Gen Xers are dealing with mounting credit card debt. d3sign/Getty Images Gen X, the economy's middle child, is contending with rising credit card debt. The Federal Reserve's latest accounting of…
