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Biden’s New Student Debt Repayment Plan Could Cost $475 Billion
The report estimates that the plan will slash borrowers’ payments and cost more than President Biden’s recently rejected debt cancellation plan.

Bank of America Reports Big Jump in Profit on Higher Interest Rates
One of the nation’s largest banks reported across-the-board strength in its latest quarter, with sales and earnings that surpassed analysts’ expectations.

Biden Cancels $39 Billion in Student Loans for 800,000 Borrowers
One-time credits will wipe out loans, fixing mistakes made by loan servicers when collecting payments under income-driven repayment programs.

Wells Fargo Beats Expectations but Sets Aside Money for Loan Losses
The U.S. economy “continues to perform better than many had expected,” said Charlie Scharf, the bank’s chief executive, but “there will likely be continued economic...

In an Unsteady Banking Industry, First Republic’s Problems Stood Out
The bank’s rivals appear on firmer footing this time, in contrast with the widespread panic after the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank...

Regional Banks and Regulators Try to Soothe Depositors’ Fears
While some executives said money wasn’t being pulled from their small and midsize banks, the “too big to fail” giants attracted business customers.

Wells Fargo’s Carrie Tolstedt Pleads Guilty and Faces Prison
Carrie L. Tolstedt, who ran the bank’s retail branches, faces up to 16 months in prison for obstructing a bank examination.

Challenges to Student Loan Cancellation Reach Supreme Court
Justices will hear arguments Tuesday on President Biden’s plan to forgive an estimated $400 billion in debt. Conservative states have called it an abuse of...

Facebook Parent Plans to Sell ‘Meta Verified’ Accounts
Meta announced that it would begin charging $11.99 a month for a blue badge on Facebook and Instagram.

Rising Interest Rates Lift Profits at Bank of America and Wells Fargo
Both banks increased their reserves as protection against deteriorating economic conditions, but signaled optimism about consumer resilience.