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Trump, AOC and Bernie: Capping credit card rates unites right and left as banks issue warnings
Consumer advocates have long pushed for some limits on credit card rates with little success. Banks have argued that any caps would force them to limit credit availability.
Mortgage rates just fell below 6% for the first time in years
The president's latest affordability push sent 15- and 30-year mortgage rates tumbling. But experts say the long-term impact may be limited.
Average home heating costs could hit $1,000 this winter. Here's why.
As colder temperatures blanket the country and the cost of electricity in many parts of the U.S. rises, people could face soaring energy bills. 
Trump administration announces deal to end key Biden-era student loan repayment program
The Education Department said it had reached a proposed settlement with Missouri that would bring an end to Biden's "Saving on a Valuable Education," or SAVE, plan.
Social Security recipients can expect a 2.8% increase in benefit payments for 2026
Individual retirement benefits will climb an average of about $56 per month, the Social Security Administration said. 
Klarna seeks growth beyond buy now, pay later as its stock goes public
The company's expansion plans include launching a new card and getting involved in mobile phone plans.
What to know about putting your student loan payments on pause
Experts warn that while deferments and forbearances can offer relief, they also can also come at a cost.
Senator introduces bill to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits
It would also expand the Social Security payroll tax to apply to annual earnings over $250,000. 
Student loan borrowers pausing payments have doubled since 2024, expert calculates
Another 3.4 million federal student loan borrowers had deferred their payments in the third quarter of this year, up from 3.2 million a year earlier.
Americans expected to bet record $30 billion on the 2025 NFL season legally
The biggest players in the space, Flutter-owned FanDuel and DraftKings, are facing growing competition from BetMGM and Caesars.
Lamborghini CEO says tariffs are causing even the wealthiest buyers to pause
For now, the company is fairly insulated from any immediate drop-off in demand, since it has a large back order.
