The government shutdown is the third-longest in US history, affecting air travel, national parks, and groceries

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This shutdown is the third-longest in history.

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Trump agrees to process more student-loan forgiveness claims — and prevent some borrowers from getting a big tax bill next year

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The Trump administration agreed to process student-loan forgiveness claims for eligible borrowers.

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I run coffee shops and bars in Chicago. Tariffs and uncertainty forced me to freeze hiring, cut jobs, and raise prices.

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Michael Salvatore, who runs coffee shops and bars, has made some changes and is figuring out how else tariffs will affect business operations.

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Federal workers are pinching pennies during the shutdown: 'I'd love to come to work, but may not have gas money.'

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Federal workers are furloughed or working without pay during the government shutdown.

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New student-loan forgiveness under Trump is coming. Here's what borrowers should know.

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President Donald Trump's administration approved student-loan forgiveness for some borrowers.

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November SNAP benefits are at risk from the government shutdown. See how each state depends on food stamps.

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The government shutdown risks funding for food stamps.

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The world's richest people now control nearly $60 trillion — here's how they're investing their fortunes

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The world's ultra-rich now control nearly $60 trillion, and younger generations are transforming how it's invested, per Altrata's data.

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One chart shows the jobs where Americans feel financially comfortable and where they're struggling

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Newly released survey results show the financial security of working adults in the US.

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I shopped for my family's groceries at both Walmart and Target. Some prices were similar, but the experiences weren't.

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I compared my shopping experiences at both Walmart and Target.

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Fired federal workers risk losing the student-loan forgiveness they signed up for

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Fired federal workers risk losing eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

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