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Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here's what to know for borrowers

By ADRIANA MORGA and WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS
Apr 24, 2025 4:25 pm - Starting next month, the Education Department says student loans that are in default will be referred for collections. But there are options for borrowers to get out of default. Here are some key things to know.
Judge pauses Trump administration’s plans for mass layoffs at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN
Apr 18, 2025 11:18 am - A federal judge who blocked President Donald Trump's administration from dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ruled Friday that the bureau can’t go forward immediately with plans to mass fire hundreds of employees.
Baby boomers again the top home-buying generation, overtaking millennials

By Aaron Wiener
Apr 12, 2025 1:20 pm - High mortgage rates and home prices have shut many younger would-be buyers out of the market, while boomers have so much equity in their homes that many of them are able to sell and then buy with cash.
Gray divorce? Five financial issues you must consider after 50

By Sheryl Rowling of Morningstar
Apr 12, 2025 1:10 pm - Beyond the emotional strain of a “gray divorce,” managing your finances is critical.
Signs of a more buyer-friendly housing market emerge for the spring homebuying season

By ALEX VEIGA
Apr 08, 2025 8:01 am - This spring homebuying season is shaping up to be more favorable for home shoppers than it's been in recent years — as long as they can afford to buy.
10 IRA mistakes to avoid

By Christine Benz of Morningstar
Mar 29, 2025 1:56 pm - From contributions to conversions to distributions, don’t fall into these traps when managing your IRA.
What to do if you can’t pay the taxes you owe

By CORA LEWIS
Mar 29, 2025 1:06 pm - If you know or suspect you can't pay the taxes you owe this tax season, you should still file a return with that information or file for an extension. That’s the top piece of advice that tax professionals want you to know.
Small banks in mostly red districts could lose funding under new Trump order

By Andrew Ackerman
Mar 24, 2025 1:29 pm - The Trump administration is targeting a federal program that subsidizes small banks in some of the poorest communities across the country, particularly in red states, as part of a wider White House push to reduce the size of government.
Trump promised an American boom. He now says it may take a while.

By Hadriana Lowenkron and Josh Wingrove
Mar 22, 2025 1:27 pm - President Donald Trump said his first day in office marked the start of a “golden age” for the U.S. He and his advisers now say it could take months or longer to arrive.
The rise of the solo female homebuyer: A smart financial decision

By Jennifer Tait
Mar 22, 2025 1:15 pm - Today, solo female homebuyers make up 20% of all first-time homebuyers — outpacing single men by a significant margin, according to the National Association of Realtors. This isn’t just a cultural shift; it’s a strategic financial decision.

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