Older people in crosshairs as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loans
“I worked ridiculous hours. I worked weekends and nights. But I could never pay it off,” says Farro, a retired child welfare worker in Santa Ynez, California.
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Like millions of debtors with federal student loans, Farro had her payments and interest paused by the government five years ago when the pandemic thrust many into financial hardship.
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The markets have turned cautious after Fed Chairman’s remarks on interest rates.
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Read More3 Key Takeaways From Washington's Latest Cryptocurrency Hearing
Bipartisan crypto legislation faces strong headwinds.
There have been a lot of cryptocurrency hearings and events in Washington over the years. Particularly in recent months, as the administration works to make good on its ambitions to make the U.S. the crypto capital of the world.
With bipartisan support for a clear crypto regulatory framework and key industry figures on board,
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Read MoreWhat is American Bitcoin, Trump's New Cryptocurrency?
These initiatives have sparked debates among policymakers. On May 8, 2025, Senate Democrats blocked a bill intended to establish a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins, halting one of President Trump’s major legislative priorities. Despite prior bipartisan support, the bill failed a procedural vote 49-48, as Democrats expressed concerns about insufficient protections in the legislation and Trump’s potential to profit from crypto ventures.
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Read MoreMoody’s downgrades US credit rating
Moody’s Ratings downgraded the United States’ debt on Friday, stripping the country of its last perfect credit rating. The move could rattle financial markets and push up interest rates.Video above: Best money moves to make right now in a volatile economyOf the three major credit rating agencies, Moody’s was the lone holdout, maintaining its outstanding rating of AAA for U.S.
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Extraordinary Buying Opportunity in Market Leader
Happy July 4th to our American readers.
PayPal has faced its fair share of difficulties but with the S&P 500 setting new all-time highs, this beaten down market leader may be on the cusp of returning to former glories.
While PayPal rode the wave of an upsurge during the pandemic lockdowns that drove contactless ordering,
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Will This Space Stock Soar By 77%?
Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) is a unique tech company that uses its fleet of satellites to image the entire planet every day.
Through this effort, Planet Labs has created a massive database of Earth images that can be used by its customers to draw insights about a host of industries, geographic changes and even military movements.
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Spotlight: 1 Heart Transplant Stock Up Over 500%
TransMedics (NASDAQ:TMDX) has emerged as a prominent player in the medical field, witnessing a remarkable surge from $14 to $90 in a little over 18 months.
The company’s core expertise lies in organ care systems, which preserve transplant organs post-donor retrieval.