Personal finance

• US Core CPI Eases in November to Slowest Pace Since 2021 - Underlying US inflation rose from a year earlier at the slowest pace since early 2021 in November. The core consumer price index increased 2.6%, compared with a 3% annual advance two months earlier, while the overall CPI climbed 2.7% in Nov
• Some student loan borrowers pay 'more than necessary,' advisor says. What to know about relief programs - Many federal student loan borrowers surveyed said they don't know about income-driven repayment plans or the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Police Release Surveillance Video of Brown University Shooting Suspect - Brown University's student body president said the building where the shooting took place is a hub of student activity, filled classrooms and labs. The FBI is investigating the shooting, which took place during the final-exam period.
• Financial fraud cost older adults up to $81.5 billion in 2024, FTC estimates — more are losing at least $100,000 - From 2020 to 2024, the 60-plus age group's reported losses have jumped 300% to $2.4 billion from $600 million, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
• Trump officials move to end student loan payment pause for millions of borrowers - The Trump administration announced a proposed joint settlement with Missouri that would soon force millions of student loan borrowers into repayment.
• Medicare prescription drug costs may change in 2026 — what beneficiaries need to know - For retirees who rely on prescription drugs, experts say it's a good time to evaluate the cost of those treatments for next year.
• How to maximize the bigger SALT deduction for 2025 under Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ - President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill" increased the SALT deduction limit to $40,000 for 2025. Here's how to maximize the tax break.
• ACA subsidies will be extended by 1–2 yrs: Healthcare strategist - Mizuho Americas healthcare equity strategist, Jared Holz, joins Market Catalysts host Julie Hyman to discuss the future of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies and why he believes they're not likely to be eliminated anytime soon. To watch mo