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Do you have to pay taxes on student loan forgiveness?
The Explainer As of 2026, some loan borrowers may face a sizable tax bill
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Planning a move? Here are the steps to take next.
the explainer Stay organized and on budget
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What should you look out for when buying a house?
The Explainer Avoid a case of buyer’s remorse
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What to look for in a reliable budgeting app
The Explainer Choose an app that will earn its place in your financial toolkit
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How oil tankers have been weaponised
The Explainer The seizure of a Russian tanker in the Atlantic last week has drawn attention to the country’s clandestine shipping network
By The Week UK Published
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San Francisco tackles affordability problems with free child care
The Explainer The free child care will be offered to thousands of families in the city
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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3 smart financial habits to incorporate in 2026
the explainer Make your money work for you, instead of the other way around
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Why Greenland’s natural resources are nearly impossible to mine
The Explainer The country’s natural landscape makes the task extremely difficult
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Israel’s E1 zone in the West Bank: the death of the two-state solution?
The Explainer Controversial new settlement in occupied territories makes future Palestinian state unviable, critics claim
By The Week UK Published
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How can Iron Man become Doctor Doom?
The Explainer With Robert Downey Jr set to return to the MCU as the Marvel arch-villain, we explore how he can play both characters – and who else is set to feature alongside him in Avengers: Doomsday
By The Week UK Last updated
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Why X could face UK ban over Grok deepfake nudes
The Explainer Ofcom is investigating whether Elon Musk’s AI chatbot breached Online Safety Act
By The Week UK Published
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When does a Roth 401(k) make more sense?
The Explainer There are several key differences between a Roth 401(k) and a 401(k) that may make one option more beneficial than the other
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Last updated
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EU-Mercosur mega trade deal: 25 years in the making
The Explainer Despite opposition from France and Ireland among others, the ‘significant’ agreement with the South American bloc is set to finally go ahead
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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What to know about the rampant Medicare scams
the explainer Older Americans are being targeted
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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New START: the final US-Russia nuclear treaty about to expire
The Explainer The last agreement between Washington and Moscow expires within weeks
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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