Saturday,
November 19, 2022

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Hi SoFi members,

The Saturday edition of the SoFi Daily will be taking a break on 11/26 for the holiday weekend. We will be back with economic news of note on 12/3.

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

Thanks,

The SoFi team

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The Week in Review

•   A cooler-than-expected inflation report boosted sentiment early in the week. The October PPI came in 0.2% higher from September, which was lower than the 0.4% analysts had predicted.

•   US stocks fell later in the week, as the market’s recent optimism concerning a possible dovish turn from the Fed appears to be fading. Last week’s market rally was largely fueled by cooler-than-expected inflation data, and the hope for a less hawkish Fed. US government bond yields rose.

•   Federal Reserve officials have sent mixed signals in recent days. Kansas City Fed President Esther George said the labor market is so tight, it may be unable to effectively fight inflation without causing a recession. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicated that he was open to a 50-basis-point hike at next month’s meeting, following four straight 75-basis-point hikes.

For more economic news, visit On the Money — SoFi’s one-stop-shop for news, trends, and tips!

After A Federal Judge Struck Down President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program, What Comes Next?

To date, 26 million have already applied for forgiveness. That’s a lot of people in limbo.

We’ve got a full account of what’s been happening in recent weeks, as well as what to expect in the coming days. As the White House appeals this most recent decision, borrowers will have to practice patience. Read more >>


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This Week’s Top Stories

New changes to the student loan bankruptcy process, announced Thursday, will make it easier to discharge student debt in bankruptcy court.
Historically, it has been extremely difficult to get out of federal student loans through bankruptcy. To learn more, visit this guide, which speaks to the new requirements, pros and cons of declaring bankruptcy, and alternatives to dealing with student loan debt.
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Major crypto exchange FTX went from industry darling to bankruptcy in just over a week. The details of the fall of FTX are still being revealed, but here is a brief overview of the FTX collapse.
The exchange crashed amid a liquidity crunch and allegations of misused funds, followed by a large volume of customer withdrawals.
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Are you currently carrying credit card balances? If so, you could be paying as much as .08% per day in interest.
Many credit card companies have raised their APRs to over 30%, which makes using a card more expensive than ever. But don’t panic. Here are a few tips on how you can tackle this debt ASAP.
Read more >>

Deep Dives from SoFi Learn

Are you financially stable and on your way to financial freedom? Here are 10 signs that you’re mastering money management.
Achieving financial stability can take time, but it’s possible if you’re using the right approach to managing money.
Read more >>

Want to earn cash online without selling anything?
Here’s 11 essential ideas to help you start bringing in more money.
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What’s an investor do when inflation is on the upswing? Often, it means adjusting investment portfolios to protect assets against rising prices and an uncertain economy.
Learn what adjustments you can make to your portfolio to protect against rising inflation.
Read more >>

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