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The Trump administration wants to sharply reduce funding for federal rental assistance that helps hundreds of thousands of California households afford a home. The plan, part of the president’s 2026…

The new interest rates on federal student loans for 2025-26 school year are set to fall slightly. The interest rates on federal student loans are fixed interest rates for the…

The last couple of months have been characterized by turbulent economic policies and uncertainty. It is unclear, at the moment, what long-term impact the current executive’s decisions will have on…

With the end of both the tax season and the federal election around the corner, many Canadians may be wondering what the election means for their taxes. Both the Liberals…

With the party leaders’ debates now behind us, and the federal election just days away , what better time to take a brief look at a few of the more…

Canadians are headed to the polls against a backdrop of global economic turmoil sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff wars . As party leaders tout themselves as the best…

If elected in this year’s federal election, the Coalition plans to allow first-home buyers of newly built homes to claim a tax deduction on mortgage interest payments.  Dubbed as the…

Welcome to our live coverage of the federal budget. Will there be anything for first-home buyers? 5.15pm First up, there are some things we already know have made the cut,…

Key Points The Department of Education administers federal student aid, but loan servicing and guarantee tasks involve many separate private contractors. Borrowers often encounter confusion and delays when navigating the…

Key Points There are renewed calls to end Federal ownership of student loans and revert to a private/commercial student loan lending model. Privatizing federal student loans may cut federal losses,…