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Lenders Utilize Diverse Credit Scoring Models for Student Loan Co-Signers

Lenders Utilize Diverse Credit Scoring Models for Student Loan Co-Signers

Lenders Utilize Diverse Credit Scoring Models for Student Loan Co-Signers
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Russell Wilson's Past Affiliation with Life Surge Under Scrutiny Amid Alleged 'Scam' Investigation

Russell Wilson's Past Affiliation with Life Surge Under Scrutiny Amid Alleged 'Scam' Investigation

Former NFL quarterback Russell Wilson is linked to an ongoing investigation into Life Surge, a faith-based organization accused of predatory tactics. While Wilson has not been directly accused of wrongdoing, he participated as a paid featured speaker at a Life Surge event in Seattle earlier this year. The investigation, led by 'Pablo Torre Finds Out' and 'Mother Jones,' alleges that Life Surge encourages attendees to incur significant debt, including taking out credit cards with high-interest rates, lines of credit on homes, and retirement accounts, to pay for its mentorship programs. Other prominent sports figures, such as Tim Tebow, former ESPN anchor Sage Steele, and Fox college football analyst Urban Meyer, have also spoken at Life Surge events. The organization's website states its vision is to 'create and multiply financial resources for kingdom impact.'
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ESPN and WWE Face Class-Action Lawsuit Over ESPN Unlimited Rollout

ESPN and WWE Face Class-Action Lawsuit Over ESPN Unlimited Rollout

ESPN and WWE Face Class-Action Lawsuit Over ESPN Unlimited Rollout
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Supreme Court restores Trump's mass voter verification system

Supreme Court restores Trump's mass voter verification system

By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court revived on Friday an expanded immigration database that President Donald Trump's administration said aims to combat voting by noncitizens but critics contend could disenfranchise eligible voters.
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New York ranks second best for teachers nationwide

New York ranks second best for teachers nationwide

New York ranks second best for teachers due to high salaries, strong tenure protections, and school funding.
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New York lawsuit says Polymarket's prediction markets are illegal gambling

New York lawsuit says Polymarket's prediction markets are illegal gambling

By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - New York's attorney general sued Polymarket on Thursday, escalating her battle against prediction markets, an industry that she says violates state laws against illegal gambling.
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FHFA Urged to Address Competition Concerns in Credit Scoring Market

FHFA Urged to Address Competition Concerns in Credit Scoring Market

The Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) has issued recommendations urging the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to address competition issues within the credit scoring market. PPI highlights concerns that the vertical integration of the three major credit reporting agencies (CRAs)—Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion—with VantageScore, which they own, creates a potential bottleneck. This structure allows CRAs/VantageScore to exclusively control the consumer credit data essential for rivals like FICO and future competitors to generate credit scores. PPI suggests that this arrangement could incentivize CRAs/VantageScore to steer business away from competitors, leading to higher prices, reduced choice, and slower innovation for lenders and consumers. The recommendations include requiring FHFA to report on competition metrics, solicit public comment on alternative data sources, and increase Congressional scrutiny of FHFA's process for introducing competing scoring models.
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Equifax Introduces New Intelligence Solutions to Combat Automated Digital Fraud

Equifax Introduces New Intelligence Solutions to Combat Automated Digital Fraud

Equifax Introduces New Intelligence Solutions to Combat Automated Digital Fraud
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What to know about mail-in voting for the 2026 midterms

What to know about mail-in voting for the 2026 midterms

The Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration from imposing new rules on mail-in voting before the November midterm elections. That means nothing has changed for voters — and mail-in voting can proceed as planned.
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Federal Judge Allows Class Action Lawsuit Against State Farm Over PHL Life Policies to Proceed

Federal Judge Allows Class Action Lawsuit Against State Farm Over PHL Life Policies to Proceed

Federal Judge Allows Class Action Lawsuit Against State Farm Over PHL Life Policies to Proceed
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Supreme Court Ruling on IEEPA Tariffs Prompts Call for Unwinding Mechanism

Supreme Court Ruling on IEEPA Tariffs Prompts Call for Unwinding Mechanism

Following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), billions in tariff refunds are now being returned to U.S. companies. However, this refund process has exposed a significant design flaw: the government lacks a mechanism to ensure that these refunds reach the consumers who ultimately bore much of the cost through higher prices. Tariffs are legally paid by importers, but the economic burden is typically passed down the supply chain to consumers. When tariffs are refunded, the money goes back to the importer, who can then use it as they see fit, rather than directly compensating consumers for their overpayments. This issue is highlighted by the argument that the current system allows for a 'subsidy' to businesses, funded by consumer overpayments, without direct consumer benefit.
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How to Afford College in 2026: Student Loans Just Got Harder

How to Afford College in 2026: Student Loans Just Got Harder

Navigate New Parent Loan Caps and Discover Alternative Funding Strategies