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Suzanne Blake is a Newsweek reporter based in New York. Her focus is reporting on consumer and social trends, spanning from retail to restaurants and beyond. She is a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill and joined Newsweek in 2023. You can get in touch with Suzanne by emailing s.blake@newsweek.com. Languages: English
Articles by Suzanne Blake
Education
Trump Admin’s Student Loan Limits Push Borrowers to Private Lenders
The new loan caps, which took effect on July 1, have put more pressure on graduate and professional students.
6 min read
Politics
New Medicare Rule Will Cut Pay for Doctors: How It Affects Your Care
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized its 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule on Wednesday.
4 min read
Politics
What Midterm Blue Tsunami Could Mean for ‘Frozen’ Housing Market
Now that Democrats won control during Tuesday’s midterm elections, prospective homebuyers are hopeful the tide could turn.
6 min read
Education
Some Student Loan Borrowers Paying Up to $12,000 More on Federal Tax Bills
Borrowers receiving forgiveness through IDR could incur roughly $6,000 to nearly $12,000 in additional federal taxes.
6 min read
Politics
Will Democrats Pass Medicare for All? 5 Ideas Proposed for New Congress
After winning control of both the House and Senate, Democrats will have the ability to hold hearings and advance legislation.
7 min read
Politics
Social Security Update: Democrat Ideas for Major Changes After Midterm Win
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterms, so the party could advance legislation.
7 min read
Politics
Student Loan Updates: 4 Democratic Proposals After GOP’s Midterm Wipeout
Democrats winning control of both chambers of Congress on Tuesday could revive a series of stalled student loan proposals.
7 min read
Politics
Social Security Rule Change Could Take Nearly $1,000 Away From Some Seniors
The Social Security Administration has set the 2027 retirement earnings test limit at $25,560, up from $24,480 in 2026.
5 min read
Personal Finance
Medicare Drug Costs Are Rising 50 Percent for Seniors: What To Know
The average monthly premium for a stand-alone Medicare Part D drug plan is projected to rise from $34 in 2026 to $51 in 2027.
6 min read
Business
Former School Teacher, Sister Are Billionaires After Stock Debut
Mai Michael is now worth an estimated $2.5 billion following the company’s initial public offering.
4 min read
Politics
Democrat Says Social Security Could Get ‘Cut to Ribbons’ if GOP Wins
Murray’s warning comes as Democrats seek to make Social Security a major dividing line in the midterm elections.
5 min read
Education
Major Student Loan Deadline Passes: What to Do if You Missed It
The first group of SAVE borrowers faced an October 29 deadline to select another repayment plan.
5 min read
Politics
Social Security Email Praising Trump Days Before Midterm Under Scrutiny
The Friday and Saturday emails were sent to people with online Social Security accounts.
5 min read
Politics
Number of Americans Unemployed for 6 Months Has Surged Ahead of Midterms
About 1.9 million Americans were unemployed for at least 27 weeks in September.
5 min read
Personal Finance
Student Loan Delinquency Is Hitting Older Borrowers Hardest
Gen X borrowers had a student loan delinquency rate of 10.4 percent, compared with 9.7 percent for millennials.
7 min read
Business
Liberty Biberty: Why Insurance Companies Use Mascots People Love to Hate
Liberty Biberty, the insurer’s bright-yellow puppet mascot, has inspired a surprisingly passionate anti-fan base.
6 min read
Politics
Trump Signals He May Support Student Loan Relief as 2026 Midterms Draw Near
Trump said he would consider legislation championed by Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna of Florida.
7 min read
Education
Student Loan Update: New Lawsuit Filed Against Trump’s Education Department
The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
5 min read
Politics
Another Major Texas Health System Drops Medicare Advantage Plan: Full List
Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System is ending its Medicare Advantage plan at the end of 2026.
6 min read
News
VA Benefits Update: Hundreds of Veterans Eligible for Payouts in Arizona
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Wednesday that veterans will begin receiving restitution checks this week.
5 min read
Politics
Trump’s Signature Legislation Fast-tracked Social Security Crisis: Report
Government estimates suggest the OBBBA will reduce Social Security revenue and accelerate the retirement fund’s depletion date.
6 min read
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