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'Ghost student' scam uses AI to steal financial aid, feds warn

  • Jan 29

Small Business Administration offices in LA fire zones closing Dec. 17

  • Dec 12, 2025
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US household debt hits new record high: Report

  • Nov 5, 2025
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Credit scores decline for millions as student loan collections restart

  • Jun 16, 2025

Federal government set to begin collecting defaulted student loans

  • May 3, 2025

5M student loan borrowers face mandatory collections starting May 5

  • Apr 22, 2025

Head of SBA visits L.A. to assess wildfire recovery needs

  • Mar 25, 2025

Many face higher loan payments after Education Department threatened

  • Mar 25, 2025

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  • Mar 25, 2025

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Loan expert breaks down Department of Education's changes on repayment rules for student borrowers

An expert explained what would happen to student loans if the department is eventually dismantled.

  • Mar 12, 2025

Hacker challenges local news station to help his victim in taunting letter: 'You can't catch me!'

A self-described hacker wrote to his local news station, saying he used a man's identity to take out a loan from an online bank and now wanted to help his victim. But was any of it true?

  • Oct 11, 2024

CA bill that could give undocumented migrants chance at homeownership expected to pass legislature

A California proposal could make undocumented migrants eligible for up to $150,000 in state-supported home loans through the state's first-time homebuyers program.

  • Aug 27, 2024

Beaumont offering businesses an incentive to revitalize its historic downtown

The city of Beaumont is making a push to attract more businesses to its downtown area. Here's what to know about the plan.

  • Jul 9, 2024

Topanga Canyon: Small Business Association offers loans for those affected by storm-related closure

Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available for small businesses that were impacted by the extended storm-related closure of Topanga Canyon Boulevard.

  • Jul 6, 2024