personal finance

People demonstrate in Lafayette Park across from the White House in Washington, June 30, 2023, after a sharply divided Supreme Court has ruled that the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debts for millions of Americans. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
Jun 16, 2025

Credit scores decline for millions as US student loan collections restart

“The fact that this economy is driven by debt to begin with causes my score to be paramount no matter what financial decisions I’m making, outside of going to the grocery store,” said Andrew McCall of Boise.

Turning a hobby you're passionate about into a lucrative side hustle could take a little research and hard work. (PHOTO: Depositphotos.com)
May 14, 2025

North Idaho conference to focus on women and their money

Along with the keynote address, other sessions will cover topics such as investing, mortgage planning, health care finances, credit and debt management, financial goal setting and others.

Brenna Greenwood, a financial education specialist for CapEd Credit Union, stresses the importance of financial education at every age. (PHOTO: MARC LUTZ, IBR)
Apr 16, 2025

Experts weigh in on the need for financial literacy at any stage of life

Americans, the results revealed, appear most comfortable managing aspects of borrowing, saving and consuming, but far less confident in the arena of financial risk.