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These Four States Will Help Pay Your Private Student Loans 01/19/2026 07:00pm • Many Americans are trying to juggle student loan payments with their other monthly expenses. The median student loan balance is between $20,000 and $25,000, according to the Federal Reserve's Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2024. Naturally, borrowers are often looking for way As faith in the US fades a year into Trump 2.0, Europe tries to end a reliance on American security 01/19/2026 12:43pm • BRUSSELS (AP) — “Intimidation," “threats” and “blackmail” are just some of the terms being used by European Union leaders to describe U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning that he will slap new tariffs on nations opposing American control of Greenland. European language has hardened s EuroLeague CEO criticizes NBA's ambitious European plan as a 'bit of a broken record' 01/17/2026 09:57am • LONDON (AP) — European basketball often is a hot mess of passionate fandom, heated rivalries and financial problems. Holding some powerful fiefdoms together is the EuroLeague. It’s not thrilled about the NBA’s plans to create a new competition on the continent. It’s not concerned, either. "W Here's where Trump's most jaw-dropping promises stand a year into his second term 01/17/2026 08:13am • WASHINGTON (AP) — From toppling Venezuela's leader to ordering mass deportations, from turning once independent government entities into rubber stamps to demolishing the East Wing for a White House ballroom, President Donald Trump spent his first year back in office trampling political norms and t Trump administration delays plan to withhold wages for student loan borrowers in default 01/16/2026 04:42pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans. The Education Department announced Friday involuntary collections How to Prequalify for a Personal Loan 01/15/2026 07:00pm • Before you apply for a personal loan, consider prequalification. It's a great way to explore personal loan offers without hurting your credit score, allowing you to shop for the best deal. Keep in mind, though, it's not a guarantee of approval, and you'll still need to apply for the loan. Here's mor Do Student Loans Count as Income? 01/15/2026 07:00pm • Many students borrow money or accept grants and scholarships to help pay for higher education. Fortunately, student loans aren't taxable, so you don't report student loans as income on your tax return, and you don't have to pay taxes on certain types of financial aid. While loans don't count as inco Buying Gas With a Pokemon Card? Credit Card Skins Make It Look That Way 01/15/2026 07:00pm • Picture yourself pulling up to the pump and choosing to pay with your Charizard or Blastoise card. Or perhaps Pokemon isn't your thing -- so you pay with an old-school Blockbuster card or McLovin driver's license. With the right credit card skin, that dream can be reality. What Are Credit Card Skins 5 Best Gold ETFs to Buy for 2026 01/15/2026 07:00pm • When gold is glittering, miners can shine even brighter. Gold has had a strong start to the year, with futures traded in New York up about 6% year to date. Gold miners have done even better, with the Philadelphia Gold and Silver Index of precious metals mining companies up about 15%. Gold mining sto Fernando Mendoza hopes to cap an incredible journey with Indiana's 1st national title 01/15/2026 03:35pm • Fernando Mendoza arrived on Indiana's campus last January carrying huge expectations for himself and the program. Outsiders almost immediately dubbed the new, highly touted transfer as the quarterback who could lead Indiana's football program to unprecedented heights. Some even suggested Mendoza cou Brian Kemp survived Trump’s anger. Now he wants to shape Georgia’s future 01/15/2026 12:00pm • ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp delivered his final State of the State speech on Thursday — but it may not have been a farewell. As the rare Republican who has defied President Donald Trump and thrived, Kemp is still trying to mold politics in the battleground state in ways that could lin Beyond Meat moves into the beverage aisle with a new protein drink 01/15/2026 06:00am • Beyond Meat is moving beyond plant-based chicken and burgers and into the beverage market. The company introduced Beyond Immerse, a protein drink, on Thursday. It’s the first time Beyond Meat has introduced a non-meat product in its 17-year history. Beyond Immerse, which gets its protein from peas High stakes for Gov. Moore as Maryland General Assembly starts legislative session 01/14/2026 07:11pm • Gov. Wes Moore is running for reelection this year as Maryland continues to face challenges, such as federal funding cuts, immigration enforcement and a looming $1.4 billion budget deficit. Wednesday marked the start of the final legislative session of Moore's first term. The Maryland General 7 Best ETFs to Buy Now 01/14/2026 07:00pm • As 2026 gets underway, many investors are wondering how to position their portfolios for growth while managing volatility in an increasingly complex environment. From geopolitical unrest to a frothy tech sector and shifting interest-rate expectations, there are many trends to consider. The best ETFs Luxury retailer Saks seeks bankruptcy protection overwhelmed by debt 01/14/2026 02:39pm • The owner of Saks Fifth Avenue is seeking bankruptcy protection, buffeted by rising competition and the massive debt it took on to buy its rival in the luxury sector, Neiman Marcus, just over a year ago. Saks Global, which also operates Bergdorf Goodman, has secured roughly $1.75 billion in financin