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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 Aston Villa signs striker Tammy Abraham from Besiktas 01/27/2026 06:31pm • BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Aston Villa moved to strengthen its unlikely Premier League title challenge by signing former England striker Tammy Abraham from Besiktas for a reported $25 million on Tuesday. Abraham was previously at Villa on loan in 2018-19 when he helped the club earn promotion to E Takeaways from AP's report on how Bangladeshi workers were tricked into fighting in the Ukraine war 01/27/2026 04:54am • LAKSHMIPUR, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladeshi workers were lured to Russia under the false promise of civilian work and then forced to fight in the Ukraine war, an Associated Press investigation has found. In interviews with three men who escaped Russia, and the families of three others who are missin Workers from Bangladesh sought jobs in Russia but instead got sent to combat in Ukraine 01/27/2026 04:51am • LAKSHMIPUR, Bangladesh (AP) — A labor recruiter persuaded Maksudur Rahman to leave the tropical warmth of his hometown in Bangladesh and travel thousands of miles to frigid Russia for a job as a janitor. Within weeks, he found himself on the front lines of Russia’s war in Ukraine. An Associated Fed expected to keep rates unchanged as Chair Powell pivots back to economics 01/27/2026 12:01am • WASHINGTON (AP) — After two weeks of intense political and legal scrutiny, the Federal Reserve will seek to make this week's meeting about interest rates as straightforward and uneventful as possible, though President Donald Trump probably still won't like the result. The central bank's interest 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 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 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 US stocks rise as gold hits another record and the dollar's value sinks again 01/26/2026 05:29pm • NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes ticked higher Monday, while other markets made louder moves, including another record-breaking rush for the price of gold. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% and won back its losses from last week’s dip. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 313 points, or 0.6%, and Trump administration invests in another US rare earth miner to loosen China's grip on supply 01/26/2026 09:53am • The U.S. is taking a minority stake in an Oklahoma rare earth miner, the latest government investment in the sector as it seeks to minimize its reliance on imports of a material used prevalently in smartphones, robotics, electric vehicles and many other high tech products. China processes more than 5 Best Stocks for Beginners With Little Money 01/25/2026 07:00pm • Sure, every financial planner knows that low-cost index funds offer a preferable way to achieve long-term wealth, while generating an expected return and managing risk. But even young investors who contribute regularly to a 401(k) can use single stocks to learn about the markets. "For most new inve How Long Do Collections Stay on Your Credit Report? 01/25/2026 07:00pm • No one wants a bill to be sent to collections, but life happens. The good news is that it isn't the end of the world. Here's what you need to know about collections and their impact on your credit score. What Are Collections?If you leave a bill unpaid long enough, it will get transferred to collecti Mortgage Rates Rise Slightly as First 2026 Fed Meeting Gets Closer 01/25/2026 07:00pm • Thirty-year mortgage rates rose this week to 6.328%, a small increase from 6.261% last week, according to U.S. News data. Small fluctuations in borrowing rates are expected this winter, especially if economic conditions remain fairly stable. The consensus among economists is that the Federal Reserve Mortgage Rates on the Decline: Should You Refinance in 2026? 01/25/2026 07:00pm • Average mortgage rates dropped throughout 2025, with APRs on home loans down from about 7% at the beginning of last year to the low 6% range in December and into January. Some experts believe that downward trajectory might continue in 2026, but there is no certainty as to how low rates might go. How Endrick’s hat trick as Lyon beats Metz 5-2 after Nice finally wins again 01/25/2026 05:07pm • PARIS (AP) — Endrick's hat trick in a 5-2 win at Metz in Ligue 1 on Sunday showed just how shrewd Lyon was to get him on loan from Real Madrid. The 19-year old Brazil forward — who is widely touted as a future superstar — has now scored four goals and provided an assist in just three games sin