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When he first heard of President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive millions of federal borrowers on student loan debt, Travis Rapoza was cautiously optimistic. As a Pell Grant recipient, Rapoza qualifies for a $20,000 loan forgiveness under the plan Biden unveiled in August. Combined with the money he’s saved while living with his parents for the past four years, he’d…

For some, writing a check may only happen once in a blue moon, or never at all. There are checking accounts designed to eliminate checks altogether, and you might consider one if you find that checks aren’t important to your personal finances. Alternatively, a checkless checking account might be a suitable option for someone who is a minor or who…

When a dark-haired man piles a pile of chocolate chips and coconut flakes onto your Chocolicious fro-yo at 16 Handles in Times Square, he might just be the CEO of the entire chain. His name is Neil Hershman, the newly appointed 27-year-old CEO of 16 Handles. And rolling up his sleeves to take the weekend shift at the brand’s flagship…

Packing for any type of vacation can be potentially stressful, but planning what you need for an outdoor adventure trip — especially in winter — can be especially difficult. Here’s a packing list of some of the best brands to consider to put together what you need to enjoy and survive winter travel outdoors this year. ether Few outdoor clothing…

Why build a rooftop water tank in the shape of a Teletubby? Or go to the trouble of installing a replica of the Eiffel Tower on top of a semi-abandoned building? It is often difficult to explain the proliferation of unusual works of art that dot the vast urban belt of around 11 million people outside Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires.…

Nationally, home prices fell 1.3% between June and August. This was the first decline as measured by the lagged Case-Shiller National Home Price Index since 2012. It’s more than just a small dip, it’s a trajectory shift. At least that’s according to the latest forecast from Morgan Stanley’s economics team. This year, Morgan Stanley expects US house prices, as measured…

Netflix’s groundbreaking DVD-by-mail rental service was relegated to the age of video streaming as a relic, but there’s still a steady – albeit shrinking – audience of diehards like Amanda Konkle who are happy to pay to have those DVDs in the to get iconic red-white envelopes. “When you open your mailbox, it’s still something you really want, rather than…

The European Union and the United States are getting dangerously close to a major transatlantic trade dispute, while the two western giants are looking to show unity in the face of challenges from Russia and China. EU trade ministers on Friday insisted they would be forced to react if Washington honored all the terms of its anti-inflation bill, which is…

Up to 2.4 million trees would be felled as part of a project to prevent major wildfires in a New Jersey state-protected forest that is being heralded as a Unique Environmental Treasure. New Jersey environmental officials say the plan to kill trees in a section of Bass River State Forest is aimed at better protecting against catastrophic wildfires, adding that…

Yes, they nicknamed the baby “Nugget” after a woman gave birth to a girl at a McDonald’s in Atlanta. Alandria Worthy tells WXIA-TV her contractions intensified and her fiancé drove her to the hospital on Wednesday morning when they stopped to use the toilet at the fast food restaurant. “I went to the bathroom and my waters broke right away,”…