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The high-stakes summit on Friday between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin did not result in a breakthrough, even as Trump described the summit as “productive,” while Putin proposed another meeting in Moscow.The White House had played down the talks — initially seen an attempt to secure a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine — with spokesperson Karoline Leavitt calling the summit, “a listening exercise for the president.” Following the Friday meeting Trump said, “There’s no deal until there’s a deal.” Ukraine was not part of the discussions, stoking concerns that a potential deal could have compromised the country’s…

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You’ve finished applying to college, got accepted and made your decision. Now it’s time to apply again, this time for financial aid.Whether you’re looking to cover the full cost or just fill in the gaps, student loans can help make college more affordable by spreading out the payments over time. Here’s how to apply for a student loan, step by step.How to apply for a student loanStep 1: Fill out the FAFSAThe first step is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is your gateway to federal student loans, grants and work-study. You can complete…

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Mellisa Soehono, 29, says she would “definitely” like to start a family someday.”I do get a little bit of ‘FOMO’ seeing my friends around my age getting married, settling into a new home — and I’m just not in a place where that is really realistic for me,” said the public relations executive in Jacksonville, Florida.To be sure, Soehono is not alone. Fewer 25- to 34-year-olds are getting married or having children, or even working full time or moving out of their parents’ home, according to a recent U.S. Census Bureau working paper.More from Personal Finance:Here’s the inflation breakdown for July…

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Bubble tea may have started as a playful drink, but it has grown into an industry worth billions. The global bubble tea market size will grow from $2.83 billion in 2025 to $4.78 billion by 2032, according to a report from Fortune Business Insights.This year, three Chinese bubble tea chains — Mixue Group, Guming Holdings and Auntea Jenny — listed in Hong Kong, and raised more than $700 million as investors bet on China’s fast-growing consumer market.  “This is the right place at the right time,” said William Ma, chief investment officer at Grow Investment Group, said in an interview with “CNBC…

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Traffic moves along Interstate 80 on February 16, 2022 in Berkeley, California.Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesThe U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday it has sued California in a bid to end the state’s enforcement of emissions standards for trucks.The DOJ said it filed two complaints this week in federal courts against the California Air Resources Board on the state’s enforcement of preempted emissions standards through its so-called “Clean Truck Partnership” with heavy-duty truck and engine manufacturers.”These actions advance President Donald J. Trump’s commitment to end the electric vehicle (EV) mandate, level the regulatory playing field, and promote consumer choice…

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Gary Yeowell | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill” enacted trillions in tax breaks — and some residents of certain states and counties could see bigger benefits.In 2026, individual taxpayers will save an average of $3,752, according to a Tax Foundation analysis released this week. That figure falls to $2,505 in 2030 as some tax breaks expire, such as the $40,000 limit on the federal deduction for state and local taxes, known as SALT.After falling for several years, the average tax cut could rise to $3,301 in 2035 once inflation boosts the value of permanent cuts. “That’s an interesting…

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