CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Multiple severe storms blew through Calhoun County in the early part of this year. The severe weather left many homes, businesses, and organizations still looking for ways to repair the significant damage. This is where the U.S. Small Business Administration has stepped in, now offering beneficial disaster loans for those
Here’s what the Senate removed from Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Here’s whats left of Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” after Senate cuts due to the “Byrd rule.” President Trump’s spending bill introduces changes to student loan programs, including new borrowing caps and repayment plans. Graduate students will have a $100,000 lifetime borrowing cap, while medical
Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors’ opinions or evaluations. Private loans tend to have higher interest rates for most borrowers, plus there are typically fewer repayment plans and hardship options than federal loans. If you’re struggling with your education debt, you may be
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released new rules to guide commercial banks on ensuring consistency and uniformity in credit reporting, in a move aimed at improving transparency and promoting responsible loan management. The directive was disclosed in a letter to all banks titled “Additional Guide to the Provision of Information on Credit Printouts”,
Top California Democrats say they’ve averted a worst-case scenario for struggling Bay Area transit agencies — but only for now. Tucked into the $320 billion state budget agreement that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed last week is a $750 million loan for four local transit agencies to keep operating while they face massive deficits. The loan
Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors’ opinions or evaluations. Understanding the pros and cons of personal loans is important when shopping for a lender and deciding whether to apply for financing. While personal loans can be helpful, they can also come with high
President Donald Trump on 4 July signed the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act‘, a sweeping tax and spending package legistation reshaping America’s economic landscape. Passed by the Senate with Vice-President JD Vance’s tie-breaking vote, this legislation extends Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, funds border security, and slashes social safety nets, impacting students, families, seniors, and low-income
Mortgage rates remain largely stable to start the week of July 7, 2025, according to the latest data from Zillow. The national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate stands at 6.80%, unchanged from Friday and reflecting a modest 3 basis point increase over the past week. This plateau follows a period of gradual increases throughout June
A personal loan can be a helpful way to cover a big expense, consolidate debt, or handle an emergency. But most borrowers don’t realize just how much the laundry list of fees can change the actual cost of their loan. And as someone who’s written about personal finance for years — and is now looking
Several weeks ago, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro received five delegates from the Communist Party of China (CPC) at the Miraflores Palace to continue advancing one of the many areas of mutual interest shared by the two countries. On this occasion, the focus was on “an inter-party work agenda” between the visiting delegation and leaders of