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Study Warns Student Loan Forgiveness Could Raise TaxesFinance — 3dWith the temporary federal tax exemption for canceled student debt expiring at the end of 2025, borrowers receiving forgiveness through income-driven repayment plans may face thousands of dollars in added taxes starting in 2026. A Protect Borrowers analysis estimates liabilities of roughly $6,000 to $12,000 for some borrowers and says lower- and middle-income families could be hit hardest; nearly 13 million borrowers are enrolled in IDR plans.

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Debt Bombs Are Ticking On America’s Farms1 source — 3dAmerican farmers are drowning in record debt, and federal officials fear billions more in borrowing could be slipping under the government's radar.

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Ethiopia Controls Mekelle as Regional Rivals MeetWorld — 3dAcross Africa, AI could bring specialized expertise closer to farms, factories and small businesses, while a proposed continent-wide credit-rating agency aims to change how investors assess African economies and the cost of borrowing.

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Turn a near-ruin into principles you can actually useCulture — 4dPeople weighing big career or money calls should know Dalio's whole system began when a wrong depression call left him laying everyone off and borrowing $4,000 from his father.

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Maya Lindstrom Laying off the whole staff and borrowing from family sounds brutal, but it makes sense that it forced him to build a more disciplined way of thinking at Bridgewater.

US Student Loan Rules Set to Tighten in 2026Finance — 2dLoan rules and costs are changing across several markets: U.S. federal student borrowing limits and repayment options are set for major revisions in 2026, while personal-loan rates in India vary widely by lender and fees. Elsewhere, South Carolina approved business loans at 4% with repayment terms of up to 30 years, and a Greek proposal would generally cap overdue-loan balances at three times the original principal.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

UK Mortgage Rates Climb, Borrowers Weigh OptionsFinance — Sep 30, 2026As mortgage rates rise, homeowners are weighing refinancing, paying off loans or investing spare savings, while tools can help compare deals and avoid higher variable rates. In Ireland, the Mortgage to Rent scheme offers some borrowers in arrears a way to remain in their homes as tenants, though rising property values may make some ineligible; one borrower’s complaint about Better.com also underscores the importance of understanding fees and credit checks before applying.

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PIMCO CIO warns Treasury yields could reach 6%Finance — 3dThe 10-year U.S. Treasury yield could approach 6%, a level not seen since 2000, as high oil prices, inflation concerns, rising government debt and bond-market selling pressure push borrowing costs higher. PIMCO’s chief investment officer warned that further increases could weigh on stocks and corporate bonds, while higher rates threaten to raise financing costs for governments, businesses and households.

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Ho Chi Minh City proposes 10-year housing-loan subsidiesPolitics — 3dAcross Vietnam, Ghana and California, officials and housing advocates are pursuing ways to make affordable homes financially sustainable, from longer-term financing and expanded loan subsidies to allowing affordable-housing owners to shift funds to avert foreclosure. Borrowers remain concerned about future rate changes, while a U.S. notice sets FHA-insured mortgage debenture rates at 4.5% for one category and 5% for others during the six months beginning July 2026.

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How to jump-start a carLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026For anyone whose battery has died and who can borrow a second car, this returns power without damage or injury.

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Maya Lindstrom This method worked for me last winter when my battery died in the cold.

Pandemic-Era Corporate Bonds Worth $4.3 Trillion Mature From 2027Tech — Sep 25, 2026U.S. companies face a mounting refinancing burden from 2027 as about $4.3 trillion in corporate bonds mature through 2031, forcing borrowers that locked in pandemic-era low rates to refinance at higher costs. Lower-rated companies are especially vulnerable, while major technology firms’ planned borrowing for AI infrastructure adds to the pressure; PIMCO says most issuers can manage, but the weakest may be squeezed sharply.

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Fed Rate Increase Raises US Borrowing Costs Across Loan Types — Sep 16, 2026Across major economies, borrowing costs are rising and uneven: the U.S. Fed’s rate hike signals higher borrowing costs with AI investment keeping some sectors buoyant while housing cools and consumer debt burdens grow; meanwhile, Korea reports new-credit loans now costing more than existing loans, reversing a prior gap.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Rising Bond Yields Weigh on Stocks — Sep 28, 2026Rising U.S. Treasury yields, fueled by inflation concerns and higher oil prices, pushed stocks lower as investors braced for borrowing costs to remain elevated. Higher yields have also lifted mortgage rates above 7%, weighing on homebuilder stocks and making housing more expensive.

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Nicole Hardy Borrowing costs aren't coming down soon, so expect more pressure on the market until these inflation concerns ease up.

France Rates Hit 2002 High, Swiss Inflation Climbs — Sep 30, 2026French borrowing costs have surged amid political uncertainty, while producer prices rose more than expected, adding to concerns about economic pressures. Swiss inflation also reached a two-year high in September, driven by oil prices and a weaker franc, though it remained modest compared with the wider euro area.

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Priya Raman Those rising French producer prices on top of the rates surge point to more cost pressure for households ahead.

UK sells £4.25bn gilts at highest yield since 1999 — Sep 28, 2026Britain’s 10-year borrowing costs reached about 5.38%, their highest level since 1999, as investors demanded higher returns amid inflation concerns and heavy government debt. The rising interest bill threatens to narrow the government’s options in the upcoming budget, putting planned public spending under pressure.

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Marcus Bell Back to 1999 levels on 10-year gilts leaves little room for new spending without tax rises.

G7 Plans Up to 100 Million-Barrel Reserve Release — Sep 29, 2026The Energy Department is offering up to 40 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve through exchanges, completing the U.S. portion of a coordinated international release; borrowers must return the crude with extra barrels. The move may add crude to markets but is unlikely to quickly ease shortages of specialized Group III base oils, and analysts say limited refining capacity may dampen buyer interest.

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Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Norway Hikes Rates, Sweden Signals Possible Tightening — Sep 22, 2026Norway raised its policy rate to 4.5% and said borrowing costs may stay high, while Sweden held at 1.75% but signaled a likely increase before year-end. Both moves reflect concern that energy-price pressures could keep inflation elevated.

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Credit Acceptance Agrees to $710 Million Auto-Lending Settlement — Sep 17, 2026Credit Acceptance agreed to a roughly $710 million multistate auto-lending settlement, with $634 million in debt forgiveness for more than 55,000 borrowers and no admission of liability.

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Rachel Meyers Forgiving that much debt shows how many of these loans were unaffordable from the start.

AI Debt: Investors Demand Premiums, Favor Traditional Issuers — Sep 22, 2026The U.S. corporate bond market is splitting: AI-related issuers are facing caution and wider concessions as hyperscalers’ borrowing needs rise, while traditional issuers like financial and industrial firms continue to attract strong demand. With Goldman Sachs forecasting hyperscaler debt at about $420 billion next year and overall U.S. issuance rising, investors remain selective, pricing some AI-related deals as higher-risk and seeking clarity on future returns.

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Stocks Rebound as Oil Eases After Fed Hike — Sep 14, 2026US stock futures dipped as the 10-year Treasury yield rose above 5% ahead of the Federal Reserve decision, underscoring higher borrowing costs and persistent rate-inflation concerns. Oil climbed on Middle East tensions, while bond–equity ETFs showed reduced diversification benefits as rates stayed elevated and markets sold off.

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U.S. Banks Raise Prime Rate to 7% — Sep 16, 2026U.S. Bancorp, Fifth Third Bank, and other large U.S. lenders have raised their prime lending rates to 7.00% from 6.75%, with U.S. Bank setting the new level to take effect on September 17, 2026 and others moving in after the Federal Reserve’s rate hike. The changes are designed to lift banks’ net interest income but may raise borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, even as executives express optimism about the economy.

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Dana Whitfield This rate hike will squeeze borrowers just when the economy needs stability most.

Banks Mark Down Oracle’s $18B Data Center Loans Amid Stalled Sales — Sep 18, 2026Banks are struggling to place about $18 billion of loans backing Oracle’s Project Jupiter data center in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, with the debt quoted at 89 to 91 cents on the dollar as investor concern grows over Oracle’s rising borrowing and weak credit metrics. Local opposition and regulatory hurdles, including a halted natural gas pipeline plan, compound financing challenges for the Oracle-OpenAI AI infrastructure project.

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Federal Data Flags 500 Colleges’ Loan Nonpayment — Sep 16, 2026Federal data show about 500 colleges where at least 40% of recent loan borrowers aren’t repaying, a pattern concentrated in for-profit schools amid calls for greater accountability and potential revenue cuts for underperformers. At the same time, the nonprofit sector is expanding its role by providing substantial liquidity, grants, and free access programs to stabilize higher-ed financing, highlighting a debate over value and oversight in the for-profit sector.

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Bank of England pauses gilt sales until 2027 while keeping 2034 unwind target — Sep 17, 2026The Bank of England has redesigned its quantitative tightening plan, halting long-dated gilt sales and steering the unwind toward shorter and medium maturities while targetting zero long-dated holdings by 2034; it will pause open-market sales and potentially sell via the Debt Management Office to smooth supply and avoid weak pricing. The changes, unfolding over about eight years, aim to reduce the Asset Purchase Facility and manage higher borrowing costs while maintaining a clear path for investors and taxpayers.

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Asian Stocks Rise Ahead of Expected Fed Hike — Sep 16, 2026Asian shares edged higher after bouts of declines as investors prepared for the Federal Reserve’s anticipated 25-basis-point rate hike, with yields around 5% and commodities like Brent near $108 a barrel signaling caution ahead of the decision; Korean markets led gains while broader sentiment stayed cautious due to higher borrowing costs and ongoing inflation concerns. Market expectations point to a roughly 92% probability of a hike, and analysts warn that volatility may rise post-announcement as traders weigh policy forward guidance and its impact on equities and the dollar.

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Rachel Meyers Korean markets leading the gains shows some investors are still willing to take risks before the announcement.