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Student-loan companies illegally collecting on debt discharged in bankruptcy, consumer watchdog says
CFPB weighs in after years of borrowers arguing in court that their loans are eligible to be discharged in bankruptcy Read More
U.S. maternal-mortality rates spiked in 2021 and the racial gap increased, new data shows
In 2021, more than 1,200 U.S. women died of causes related to pregnancy or childbirth, according to the CDC. Read More
Network of YouTube financial influencers hit with class action suit for pumping up FTX
The group of finance gurus are accused of leading viewers into ruin by uncritically praising FTX in exchange for cash. Read More
Mortgage rates fall in latest week. Freddie Mac cites worries over bank closures, and turmoil in financial markets
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.6%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday. Read More
Sláinte, retailers! St. Patrick’s Day spending could hit a record $6.9 billion in the U.S.
St. Paddy’s Day by the numbers: What revelers will spend their money on, how they’ll be toasting the holiday, the most Irish county in the country, and more. Read More
U.S. housing starts rise by 9.8% in February, led by a surge in apartment construction
Construction on new U.S. homes rose 9.8% in February, the Commerce Department said Thursday. Read More
‘I thought my business was done’: How the SVB collapse impacted one small business CEO and how he will manage cash in the future
Managing the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit wasn’t on Rafat Ali’s radar before, but that has changed. Read More
Five charming and affordable towns in New Mexico
Whether you want to visit New Mexico, or are considering moving there, these five cities are just waiting to be explored. Read More
