Nearly 65,000 kids could lose access to Head Start programs if the government shutdown continues

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Nationwide, almost 65,000 children at 140 Head Start programs face a funding lapse and may lose access as of Monday.

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Two Gen X empty-nest couples are 'rightsizing' in a development focused on community

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Stephanie Falk (left) and Judy Cooperman.
Stephanie Falk (left) and Judy Cooperman.

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I paid off $90,000 in student debt by living with my parents. I moved to Australia, have my own place, and a higher salary.

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Inflation accelerated in September, with prices up 3%

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics published inflation data on Friday.

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The White House said there probably won't be an inflation report next month

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said there will likely be no inflation report in October.

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Millions of retirees are about to get a 2.8% raise in Social Security benefits

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Millions of people will receive higher Social Security benefits next year.

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Billionaire Mark Cuban says abolishing billionaires would mean destroying the stock market and wiping out Americans' savings

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Mark Cuban is worth an estimated $6.6 billion, built from tech startups, investing, and owning the Dallas Mavericks, making him the world's 639th richest person, per Forbes.

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It's official: Student-loan forgiveness confirmation emails are now hitting borrowers' inboxes

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President Donald Trump's administration is processing new student-loan forgiveness.

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States aren't sending November SNAP benefits during the government shutdown. See where Americans depend on food stamps.

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States could run out of November SNAP funding if the government shutdown continues.

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Ultrawealthy families are pouring billions into private credit and real estate, but cutting back on early-stage startups

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The ultrawealthy are pulling back from risky startups and pouring billions into private credit and real estate, per Campden Wealth's 2025 report.

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