Financial equality has come a long way in the United States — just over 50 years ago, women couldn’t take out a loan unless they cosigned with a man. But despite the progress, women still earn about 85 percent of what men earn, according to analysis by the Pew Research…

The Canadian government rescinded a digital services tax that was set to take effect on Monday after President Donald Trump threatened to break off trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada over the tax. Canada’s government adopted its 3% digital services tax a year ago and collections were due to begin…

Key takeaways The ROI of a college degree depends on your education costs, salary potential and values. Researching tuition and potential salary outcomes is essential to weighing your degree’s long-term value. Attending a top-ranked school may increase your salary potential but isn’t the only path to a strong ROI. Rising…

Image by GettyImages; illustration by Bankrate Halfway through the year is the perfect time to pause, reflect and realign your financial intentions. Life changes — new jobs, unexpected bills, health changes or economic uncertainty — can impact the pace and direction of your debt payoff plan. Pausing to reassess is…