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There are many opinions that keep shifting, a disconcerting all for all or nothing approach, and the likelihood that in six months or so things are back to exactly where they were.

The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine has issued a scathing report on the state of nursing homes in the US. “The way in which the United States finances, delivers, and regulates care in nursing home settings is ineffective, inefficient, fragmented, and unsustainable.”

Every day, crooks are trying to steal money by pretending to be from the Social Security Administration.

Stocks fell on the prospect of larger rate hikes and the Fed’s intent to reduce its holdings by $95 billion a month.

What it means for your student loans — and the future of student loan cancellation.

Investors are bracing for more uncertainty as Fed officials pledge to aggressively raise rates to combat inflation.

The Biden administration announced a new round of federal student loan relief on Wednesday, including another extension of the ongoing student loan payment pause. But the announcement also included a new form of relief that will have a big impact for some borrowers.

The Biden Administration has extended the payment pause and interest waiver for eligible federal student loans through August 31, 2022, 30 months since the pause was first implemented by the CARES Act.

Federal student loan payments haven’t been required since March 2020.

Biden has extended the student loan payment pause to August 31, 2022. He also promised additional flexibilities and support for borrowers, but stopped short of committing to broad student loan forgiveness.

Black men continue to experience persistent unemployment gaps and reduced economic opportunity, with men aged 25-54 participating in the labor force at a rate of 6.5%. Is this economic recovery revealing the impacts of continuing systemic racism in the labor market?

What's next for your student loans?

Reimagine Justice 2022 is a virtual conference at NYU Silver School of Social Work where panelists will examine the history of incarceration and what has changed in the past 5 years. The conference is free of charge and will be held April 7-8, 2022.

Some experts are warning that the economy will take a “major hit” next year as the Fed struggles to combat inflation.

Medicare Advantage managed care plans, which in 2021 covered 26 million enrollees, will get an average 8.5 percent increase in total Medicare payments next year. At the same time, MA plans are rapidly embracing a wide range of social services and supports for older adults living at home.

When it comes to talking to your kids about money, the first thing to know is that, in the social media age, they’re not starting from zero. Here are four steps to help your teens build the smarter money habits they need to reach their lifetime financial goals.

Big win for student loan borrowers.

The 6 questions you need to ask before jumping into the red hot real estate market. What you need to know before buying a house in 2022.

There are increasing signs that Biden is likely to extend the student loan payment pause again. Here’s where things stand.

More than half of the 5 million people who dropped out of the labor force since the start of the pandemic are 55 or older. Now, with demand strong, some are returning to work.