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Trump’s victory brings uncertainty to borrowers hoping for student loan forgiveness

Savannah Britt owes about $27,000 in loans she took out to attend Rutgers University, a debt she hoped would be reduced by President Joe Biden. student loan forgiveness efforts. Its payments are currently suspended while the courts resolve challenges to…

Here are the 5 issues to watch at COP29

There may never have been a worse time for the United Nations to conduct negotiations on climate change. Post-pandemic inflation has upended countries around the world, straining public budgets and diverting governments’ attention from climate action. Conflicts in Ukraine and…

NASCAR Playoff format ensures championship manipulation

Ryan Blaney took victory in the penultimate race of the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday, securing his spot in the Championship Four ahead of next weekend’s finale – but if you look at social media, you won’t. you may not…

The Dos and Don’ts of Buying an Engagement Ring

Serhii Bobyk // Shutterstock The Dos and Don’ts of Buying an Engagement Ring Woman trying on a diamond engagement ring. Buying an engagement ring can be an exciting but intimidating experience. From choosing the perfect ring to managing budget constraints,…

Most Gulf central banks follow Fed’s lead and cut key interest rates

Most Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) central banks lowered their key interest rates on Thursday, following the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut US rates by a quarter of a percentage point. The Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points as…

Dear Abby: Even in death, I cannot forgive my teacher for the way she treated me.

DEAR ABBY: My elementary school teacher died recently. I hadn’t seen her in over 20 years because of how she made me feel. I remember her as manipulative and negative towards those less fortunate. Because I did not come from…

Money blog: UK’s luckiest postcodes revealed; Why Home Buyers Should Act Quickly After Historic Week | Money News

Every Friday, we take a look at the mortgage market, listen to industry voices, and get a roundup of the best rates courtesy of the independent experts at Moneyfactscompare.co.uk. Yesterday’s base rate cut does not necessarily mean mortgage rates will…

‘It’s crazy right now,’ Arizona homebuyers hope for some relief after Fed interest rate cut

PHOENIX (AZFamille) — The Federal Reserve cut interest rates Thursday for the second time in the last three months. But many Arizona home buyers are wondering how soon they will receive relief from their mortgages. With inflation falling, the Fed…

Gas withdrawals from European UGS installations continue to grow, pumping decreases – Business & Economy

MOSCOW, November 8. /TASS/. Gas withdrawals from European underground gas storage (UGS) facilities continue to grow, far outpacing pumping, according to data provided by Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE). Gazprom supplies gas to Europe via Ukraine in a volume of 42.4…

Exercise helps 90-year-old Alzheimer’s patient control symptoms

Six years after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, 90 years old Zelik (Zel) Bocknek refuses to slow down – and he believes his active lifestyle is key to controlling his symptoms. Bocknek, a retired business owner from Toronto, Ont., was 84 when…