Rising college costs, growing student debt, changing repayment rules and a tougher job market are challenging the idea that student loans are "good debt." Read the original report.
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Workplace-driven mental ill-health is costing the Australian economy about $12 billion a year in lost GDP, according to a report from Mentally Healthy Workplaces Australia. Without action, the report expects that to pass $27 billion a year within 15 years. It names the problem as a leading contributor to the country’s productivity slowdown. Lost productivity
If you're considering a year-end Roth conversion for 2026, there are some key things to know, experts say. Read the original report.
Some prospective Cornell University students are rethinking applications amid the Jane Doe sexual assault lawsuit, college admissions consultants say. Read the original report.
Australians claiming on total and permanent disability (TPD) cover face a much tougher road than families claiming on a death policy, according to new life insurance data from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority covering the year to 30 June 2026. Death claims were almost always paid, with 97% accepted on advised policies and 98% on
Younger Americans face higher inflation and housing costs than baby boomers, widening the affordability divide ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Read the original report.
After nearly three decades as a bankruptcy judge, Sarah Sharer Curley writes about the legal process in her new book, "The Price of Forgiveness." Read the original report.
In 2025 and into 2026 investors were told to avoid S&P 500 tech stock risk by moving to equal-weight. That failed. Now the AI trade is reeling. So what's next? Read the original report.
The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the cost-of-living adjustment for 2027. Projections point to a higher-than-average increase. Read the original report.
The consumer price index rose by 3.7% in September, on the back of higher gasoline and energy prices largely due to the Iran war. Read the original report.
With a 3.6% COLA for 2027, Social Security retirement benefit checks will go up by $75 per month, on average, the agency said. Read the original report.
There are several factors consumers must consider during open enrollment, such as choice, cost and savings options. Read the original report.
The Trump administration said new changes to Trump Accounts could pave the way for several multimillion-dollar donations. Read the original report.
Howland Capital Management came in at No. 1 on CNBC's list of the top 100 financial advisors in the U.S. for 2026. Read the original report.
CNBC's Financial Advisor 100 ranks the best financial advisors and top firms for 2026. Here's how to pick the best financial planner for you and your family. Read the original report.
CNBC's Financial Advisor 100 list takes months to compile, with multiple steps and checks designed to ensure the ranking is rigorous and consistent. Read the original report.
Sports teams are big businesses, but new exchange-traded funds that allow investors to bet on MLB and NHL team performance look more like gambling, experts say. Read the original report.
Top-ranked advisors from CNBC's Financial Advisor 100 list for 2026 share tax planning strategies for 2026. Read the original report.
As affordability pressures mount, Americans are increasingly concerned about their financial future, the New York Fed's data shows. Read the original report.
A record number of car buyers took out 84-month or longer loans in the third quarter, but rising amounts financed are pushing monthly payments to new highs. Read the original report.