KEY TAKEAWAYS The government shutdown is now in its 31st day, and millions of federal employees have gone without at least one paycheck.Some banks are offering to waive the fees for their customers ...

Meanwhile, the Senate reconvened on Wednesday morning and the next vote on legislation to fund the government is scheduled ...

The government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, has sparked uncertainty for millions of federal student loan borrowers. While some major functions remain in motion, many se ...

As the government shutdown continues, federal workers feel the pinch as they go without paychecks, driving concerns on how to ...

Processing and approvals for most SBA loans will stop during a government shutdown. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you ...

The Federal Reserve doesn't directly set personal loan rates. But its monetary policies are designed to have a widespread effect on the U.S. economy. When the central bank makes a policy ...

The national debt jumped $1 trillion in 82 days and is expected to keep climbing. How that could affect you and your financial health.