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Jessica Dickler

Princeton

Personal Finance Reporter at CNBC

I spend the bulk of my time driving my children around but I write for a living. Personal finance reporter for @CNBC. And @CNN alum.

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  • Education Department to resume 'involuntary collections' of defaulted student loans

    3 days ago | cnbc.com | Jessica Dickler

    The headquarters of the Department of Education on March 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday that its Office of Federal Student Aid will resume "involuntary collections" on May 5 for federal student loans that are in default.

  • The 'magic number' to retire comfortably fell to $1.26 million — but people are less confident they can reach it

    3 days ago | cnbc.com | Jessica Dickler

    Last year, positive market conditions helped propel retirement account balances near new highs. As of the fourth quarter of 2024, 401(k) and individual retirement account balances notched the second-highest averages on record, boosted by better savings behaviors and stock gains, according to the latest data from Fidelity Investments, the nation's largest provider of 401(k) savings plans.

  • Should investors dump U.S. stocks for international equities? Here's what experts are saying

    1 week ago | cnbc.com | Greg Iacurci |Jessica Dickler

    Some investors accustomed to the dominance of U.S. stocks versus the rest of the world are making a stunning pivot toward international equities, fearing U.S. assets may have taken on more risk amid escalating trade tensions initiated by President Donald Trump. The S&P 500 sank more than 6% since Trump first announced his tariff plan, while the Dow and Nasdaq have each tumbled more than 7%.

  • Is college still worth it? It is for most, but not all, Federal Reserve finds

    1 week ago | cnbc.com | Jessica Dickler

    In general, the economic benefits of a college education still far outweigh the high cost. However, college does not pay off for everyone, according to a new study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Many factors, including how much financial aid is offered and how much students have to pay out of pocket, as well as the choice of major, future earnings potential and how long it takes to graduate, determine the actual return on investment, the Fed researchers found.

  • As national average credit score falls, student loan delinquencies are key factor

    1 week ago | nbcchicago.com | Jessica Dickler

    The national average credit score fell for only the second time in a decade, according to a new report from FICO. The resumption of federal student loan delinquency reporting on consumers' credit was a significant contributing factor. Severe delinquencies, or 90-day past-due missed payments, surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time. Consumer debt is rising, and now credit scores have declined.

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Jessica Dickler
Jessica Dickler @jdickler
16 Apr 24

Why a $100,000 income no longer buys the American Dream in most places - @CNBC ⁦@charlottemorab⁩ https://t.co/DLGzwBbKYG

Jessica Dickler
Jessica Dickler @jdickler
20 Mar 24

The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, with no immediate relief for consumers from sky-high borrowing costs https://t.co/HvY5rxgaBN

Jessica Dickler
Jessica Dickler @jdickler
4 Mar 24

RT @ThisMorningShow: .@jdickler from @CNBC breaks down the importance of personal finance education. @GordonDeal #AmericasFirstNews https:/…