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Trump visits Iowa trying to focus on affordability during fallout over shooting in Minneapolis 01/27/2026 08:18pm • CLIVE, Iowa (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday made his first big pitch ahead of this year's midterm elections on his administration's economic performance, even as his White House remains mired in the fallout in Minneapolis over a second fatal shooting by federal immigration officers this m Are Rewards Debit Cards Worth It? Here's How the Credit Card Versions Compare 01/27/2026 07:00pm • Dear Clever Credit,I'm seeing more and more debit cards popping up that offer rewards. Are they better than credit cards? Because if I can earn the same rewards without dinging my credit, should I apply for one?Signed,Debit vs. CreditDear DvC, I've seen these cards popping up, too. There are quite a How the Federal Reserve Impacts Mortgages 01/27/2026 07:00pm • At its January 2026 meeting, the Federal Reserve opted to hold interest rates steady, keeping the low end of the range at 3.5%. The Fed referenced the impact of employment data in a Jan. 28 news release, saying, "Job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has shown some signs of stabiliz The Fed Holds Steady: Could That Be Good News for the Housing Market? 01/27/2026 07:00pm • As expected, the Federal Reserve did not make any changes to the federal funds rate during its January meeting. That isn't necessarily bad news for mortgage rates either. "The Fed is the weather, not the thermostat," says Dan Snyder, CEO of mortgage lender Lower. In other words, the Federal Reserve How the Federal Reserve Impacts Personal Loans 01/27/2026 07:00pm • The Federal Reserve doesn't directly set personal loan rates. But its monetary policies are designed to have a widespread effect on the U.S. economy. When the central bank makes a policy move, it creates a chain reaction that trickles down to personal loan interest rates. Borrowers with an existing Why Student Loan Borrowers Are Falling Behind -- And What To Do 01/27/2026 07:00pm • Pandemic-era federal student loan protections have expired, and millions of borrowers who haven't resumed payments are facing default. At the same time, borrowers are dealing with repayment plan changes, annual income recertification and the upcoming termination of the most generous income-based rep Americans' confidence in the U.S. economy falls sharply in January to lowest level since 2014 01/27/2026 10:55am • WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence declined sharply in January, hitting the lowest level since 2014 as Americans grow increasingly concerned about their financial prospects. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index cratered 9.7 points to 84.5 in January, falling Days after a disputed election, Uganda's army is on the hunt for opposition leader Bobi Wine 01/27/2026 06:57am • KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Where is Bobi Wine? In a recent video shared from hiding, the Ugandan opposition leader walks in a family graveyard in central Uganda, taunting the army chief who has failed to find him and lamenting what he calls the injustice that has befallen him. The 43-year-old musicia Synchrony: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 01/27/2026 06:11am • STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Synchrony Financial (SYF) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $751 million. The Stamford, Connecticut-based company said it had net income of $2.04 per share. Earnings, adjusted for restructuring costs, came to $2.18 per share. The results Online Programs at Community Colleges: What to Know 01/26/2026 07:00pm • Community colleges have traditionally served local students, but online programs are changing that. Fully online options are expanding flexibility and redefining how students access community college credentials. Across the U.S., community colleges had a roughly 3% increase in enrollment in fall 202 How to Get a Personal Loan With a 500 Credit Score 01/26/2026 07:00pm • Securing a loan with a 500 credit score may be challenging, but that doesn't mean every lending door is closed. Though more difficult, borrowing money is possible even with a low credit score. Before you make a move, know your loan options for a 500 credit score, how your credit score will affect in Here's How Much You Can Borrow With a HELOC in 2026 01/26/2026 07:00pm • One major benefit of owning a home is being able to borrow against the equity you've built in it. And you may be thinking of taking out a home equity line of credit, or HELOC, this year to capitalize on that option. The Federal Reserve's trio of interest rate cuts in late 2025 has generally made HEL I'm Downgrading My Chase Sapphire Reserve. What Should I Do With My Points? 01/26/2026 07:00pm • Dear Clever Credit,I have the Chase Sapphire Reserve, but that higher annual fee is killing me. I've done the math, and it just isn't worth it to me. I want to downgrade, but I don't want to lose the value I get from my existing points. What are my options?Signed,Downgrade in the DumpsDear Downgrad The Cost of an Online Bachelor's Degree 01/26/2026 07:00pm • Online learning often provides busy students -- juggling work, family or other responsibilities -- a flexible way to earn their degree. "You have the opportunity with online to locate anywhere you want to be," says Dave Cillay, chancellor of Washington State University Global Campus. "We've had stud Editorial Roundup: United States 01/26/2026 06:24pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Jan. 26 The Washington Post says RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine campaign will make Americans sicker Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has already inflicted great damage upon America’s vaccine infrastructure, yet the health and human services secreta