Judge Blocks Trump Plan To Fire 90% Of CFPB Staff
A judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s plan to fire 90% of the CFPB’s workforce.
Capital One And Discover Merger Approved By Fed
The Fed has approved Capital One’s merger with Discover. Discover also faces a $100M fine over credit card fee practices.
Trump Moves To Fire 90% Of CFPB Workforce
Trump administration lays off over 1,500 CFPB employees in sweeping shift to reduce federal oversight of financial firms.
Can Trump Revoke Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status?
Trump says Harvard should lose tax-exempt status. Can he? Federal law limits executive power over the IRS.
Education Dept Fixes Student Loan Court Filing Error
The Education Dept has clarified that spousal income won’t be included for married borrowers filing separately under IDR plans.
Average Tax Refund Rises To $3,116 In 2025
Average tax refund climbs to $3,116 as IRS processes over 101 million returns. Here’s what the latest IRS statistics tell us about taxes in 2025.
Harvard Pushes Back On Trump Administration Demands
Harvard is rejecting federal demands to overhaul governance in exchange for funding, citing threats to its independence and free speech rights.
Subprime Credit Card Delinquencies Drop For Second Month
Subprime credit card delinquencies are falling, even as student loan delinquencies are rising.
Student Loan IDR Processing Resumes But Raises New Questions
Student loan IDR processing is back for some borrowers. The SAVE plan is gone and spousal income rules may be changing, raising new concerns.
IDR Processing Expected Soon Amid SAVE Uncertainty
Student loan updates: IDR form returns, SAVE halted, and PSLF under threat. But IDR processing is expected to resume soon.
IDR Application Returns Without SAVE Option
The SAVE plan is no longer listed as an option on the Income Driven Repayment Plan Request application.