Finance
Issues with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form have caused severe disruptions in the college admissions process. A delayed rollout and technical glitches have prevented timely delivery of financial aid information, leaving many high school seniors uncertain about their college costs for the upcoming year. This uncertainty complicates their decision-making ahead […]
A free online tax filing program from the Internal Revenue Service is available Direct File. The U.S. Department of the Treasury estimated that the program could cover about one-third of federal tax returns, or 19 million taxpayers. New York State is making it easier for residents to file their taxes for free, in partnership with […]
Currently, mortgage rates are around 6.9%, significantly reduced from the near 8% peak in late October, the highest in 23 years. Economists anticipate these rates to drop further later in the year, which could increase buyer competition due to more attractive financing options. However, this could also lead to higher home prices. Danielle Hale from […]
The Forbes World’s Billionaires list: Rihanna, Tyler Perry, and Oprah Winfrey, and this year Taylor Swift. George Lucas Net Worth: $5.5 Billion | Age: 79 | Citizenship: U.S. The Star Wars director, who debuted as a billionaire in 1997, is the richest celebrity thanks in large part to his production company LucasFilm, which he sold […]
A rep for MGM Resorts International tells TMZ, Bruno Mars doesn’t have a $50 million gambling tab on the books with them — even though some recently alleged the opposite. Instead, MGM came to Bruno’s defense calling the allegation he owes a massive sum completely false. In fact, the Las Vegas hot spot is super […]
50 Cent, Jill Scott, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Muni Long, Lola Brooke and Funk Flex will all be apart of Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit. The event is moving from Atlanta to hip-hop’s birthplace, New York City. Presented by the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul and Pepsi in partnership with Live Nation […]
According to a new report from the Bank of America Institute, the share of households paying over $100 a month on streaming has more than doubled. Some of the increases in streaming expenditures can be explained by the price increases, both the Bank of America Institute and Thompson said. Streaming platforms typically offer a range […]
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), under the direction of Rohit Chopra, is taking significant steps to address the issue of medical debt in the U.S. Recognizing the financial strain that healthcare costs place on millions of Americans, the CFPB is developing regulations to exclude medical bills from consumer credit reports. This initiative aims to […]
New Yorkers who own or lease certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles may be eligible for a settlement due to a class action lawsuit regarding the lack of engine immobilizers, which made these vehicles easy targets for theft. Eligible models include various Kia and Hyundai vehicles ranging from 2011 to 2022. Owners of these vehicles may […]
The Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City has received a groundbreaking $1 billion donation from Ruth Gottesman, chairperson of the college’s board of trustees, making tuition free for its students. This generous gift, one of the largest to an educational institution in the U.S., was made possible through funds left by Gottesman’s […]