Why Wall Street's 2026 predictions matter

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Student-loan borrowers are at heightened risk of costly errors when Trump's changes roll out, Democratic lawmakers say

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren said the changes to student-loan repayment are putting borrowers at risk.

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Canada is courting Asia after a challenging year of trade relations with the Trump administration

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Canada is seeking out more trade relations with Asia amid stalled US trade negotiations.

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Young people aren't getting hired — but AI isn't to blame, an economist says

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An 88-year-old worked 5 days a week at a supermarket. Then strangers raised almost $2 million so he could finally retire.

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Strangers have donated almost $2 million (and counting) to a GoFundMe to help an 88-year-old supermarket worker retire.

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What it's like to work over the age of 80

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An 'explosion' of solo-agers are struggling with rising costs and little support: 'I'm flying without a net'

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The biggest winners of our current economy: Middlemen

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How these millennials are making 6 figures, pursuing their passions, and climbing the career ladder without college degrees

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Millennials without college degrees said they're grateful for the lives and careers that they have.

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One goal of Trump accounts? Improving capitalism's reputation among young people

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Proponents of the new "Trump accounts" see the plan as a way to keep people from turning against the capitalist system.

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