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The Fed raised interest rates for the first time in three years. Here's what it changes for UF students with loansThe Federal Reserve voted unanimously to raise its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point Sept. 16, bringing its target range to 3.75% to 4%, the first increase since July 2023. About 91% of U.S. student loan debt is federal, which doesn't change in parallel to interest rate changes. Congress sets the rate once a year and the rate is…

The Independent Florida Alligator1d agoWhole story →

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France is caught between angry students and unforgiving bond marketsFrance's student protests took a breather on Wednesday after weeks of unrest, but market pressure on the French government intensified ahead of budget talks.

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Deadline extended for student loan borrowers looking to reduce interest ratesBorrowers now have until the end of 2026 to enroll in auto pay and receive a 1% student loan interest rate reduction under a new federal extension.

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Economy student loan interest rate extension

Student loan borrowers have more time to cut their interest rateStudent loan borrowers currently making payments have a little more time to temporarily cut their interest rates. The federal government extended the deadline for them to shave a full percentage point off their interest rate by making their payments automatically.

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Student Loan Update: Two Major Changes Coming for Federal BorrowersThe administration has extended the deadline to secure an interest rate deduction.

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Crypto's Sisyphean struggleProgress will effectively reset when the new Congress is sworn in, because key senators who quarterbacked the bill will not be on the ballot again, writes the Cato Institute's Ryan Chan-Wei.

CoinDesk6d agoWhole story →

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Americans are using buy now, pay later more than ever. Here’s what to know if you’re among themNEW YORK — Americans spent more than $160 billion last year using buy now, pay later plans, according to research published by Federal Reserve economists. Experts say they’re increasingly seeing people use the plans for everyday expenses like groceries, bills, transportation and, sometimes rent. “It has been very hard out

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NY Fed president weighs in on inflation, AIJohn Williams, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, shared insights on the economy, inflation and AI.

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Ole Miss vape store clerks jailed, facing federal drug chargesTwo Oxford vape shop clerks face federal drug charges after DEA investigators linked bank records to purchases by two University of Mississippi students before their deaths.

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OpenAI, SpaceX investor funds went to strip clubs, Bloomingdale’s, and shopping on Amazon, SEC alleges in charges against private fund advisersOne fund manager allegedly paid his 4 a.m. strip club bill from fund capital after his card was declined.

Fortune8d agoWhole story →

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Fed official used Asian dating site, sent nude photos — and wound up blackmailed by alleged Chinese spyA former senior Federal Reserve official who sought love on an Asian dating site became entangled with an alleged Chinese spy -- then got blackmailed over nude photos, prosecutors allege.

New York Post8d agoWhole story →

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US Senate Blocks Measure Demanding Report on Rights Violations in West BankUS News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.

U.S. News & World Report9d agoWhole story →

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Prospect of Fed pulling too far back on communications poses volatility risk, Musalem saysToo big a pullback in the US central bank's communications could lead to higher and more volatile interest rates and inflation if the public and businesses are left to guess ‌how it would react to different economic developments, St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem said on Tuesday.

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Smart ring maker Oura puts off initial public offering due to market 'uncertainty'Smart ring maker Oura says it is postponing a planned initial public offering due to market “uncertainty.” On Tuesday, Oura said it’s delaying the IPO “despite strong demand.” Oura customers use the ring to monitor their health, including sleep patterns and fitness activity. The company gets the bulk of its revenue from ring sales, with the rest coming…

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution10d agoWhole story →

Who qualifies for 1% rate discount?Federal student loan borrowers have until Wednesday to enroll in autopay for a temporary interest rate reduction. Here’s who qualifies and what to do.

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Economy student loan interest rate discount

Trump officials extend student loan interest rate discount deadlineThe Trump administration announced it will extend the deadline for federal student loan borrowers to sign up for autopay and get a reduced interest rate.

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Economy student loan interest rate deadline

Fed proposes stablecoin rulesThe Federal Reserve proposed rules for stablecoin issuers Thursday, which would require issuers to back stablecoins with certain “high-quality, liquid assets”

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Fed watchdog flags apparent data breaches by retiring staff memberThe US Federal Reserve’s in-house watchdog said on Monday that a former staff member was found multiple times trying to remove confidential information before retiring from the central bank, but these apparent breaches did not ultimately trigger a formal misconduct ‌finding.

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Bessent Urges Fed to Keep ‘Open Mind’ on U.S. Inflation OutlookTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Federal Reserve policymakers should keep an “open mind” on interest rates, arguing that productivity gains from artificial intelligence and deregulation will help keep U.S. inflation in check.

Spokane Spokesman-Review12d agoWhole story →

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Federal Reserve Moves to Implement U.S. Stablecoin Law with Reserve, Capital Rules - BitKEThe U.S. Federal Reserve has proposed rules to implement the country’s new federal framework for stablecoins setting requirements for reserves, capital, and

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