Finance

Here’s a Guide to the New Federal Student Loan Rules that Every Borrower Needs to Know

The New Federal Student Loan rules are bringing the most significant overhaul in decades, changing how much students and parents can borrow and restructuring repayment plans for millions of borrowers. This guide breaks down what’s changing, when it takes effect, and how to prepare for the new system.

195,000 Student Loan Borrowers Face Federal Benefit Seizures Starting in June

Roughly 195,000 Americans who have defaulted on their federal student loans are at risk of having their federal benefits—such as Social Security and tax...

More Student Loan Borrowers Falling Behind—Even Those with Strong Credit

A growing number of U.S. student loan borrowers are falling behind on their payments, and it's not just those with poor credit. According to...

MSU Faces Financial Crossroads: Budget Cuts and Rising Costs Prompt Major Review

Michigan State University (MSU) is preparing for significant financial adjustments in response to ongoing budgetary challenges and shifts in federal funding. In a letter to...

Colorado May Soon Require Personal Finance Class for High School Graduation

Colorado lawmakers are advancing a bipartisan bill that would require high school students to complete a semester-long personal finance course to graduate. House Bill...

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Record 254 Bears Killed After Roaming Into Towns as Drought Drives Desperate Animals From the Mountains, Making 2026 a Bad Year for Bears

New Mexico has already killed a record 254 black bears in human conflicts this year as drought and food shortages drive hungry animals into towns.

Forget the Monsoon Washout. New Mexico Is Set for a Weekend of Sunshine, Red Rocks and High-Desert Magic.

After days of monsoon storms and flash-flood warnings, New Mexico is drying out, with Sunday promising sunshine, cooler temperatures and spectacular high-desert scenery.

New Mexico’s Wind and Solar Projects on State Lands Already Rake in Millions With $2.5 Billion Projected by 2040

New Mexico’s wind and solar projects on state trust lands are generating millions in revenue, with $2.5 billion projected by 2040.

New Mexico’s Opportunity Scholarship Program: Important Details You Need to Know 

Since the Opportunity Scholarship started in 2022, thousands of New Mexicans have used the state’s free college tuition program. Now in its fourth year, it continues to support students pursuing higher education. This fact-check answers common questions about how the scholarship works, helping you understand what the program offers.

El Niño Is Back — and It Could Soak New Mexico This Winter. But Don’t Get Too Comfortable.

After years of drier La Niña influences, a strengthening El Niño offers New Mexico hope for moisture relief — but also brings risks of extreme rain, flooding and unpredictable extremes in a warming climate.