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Some Student Loan Borrowers Need to Consolidate ASAP to Get Forgiveness
Some federal borrowers who have been paying down their student loans for at least a decade could be eligible for forgiveness of their remaining balance — but they have to act soon. To correct what it calls “needless hurdles and administrative inaccuracies,” the Department of Education has been conducting...
HELOC vs. Cash-Out Refi
If you're a homeowner and you need some extra cash — whether to finance a renovation or to get you through a financially tough spot—you may be able to use the equity in your house to obtain the money you need. Two ways of tapping that source are a home equity line of credit (HELOC) and cash-out refinancing.
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Job Scams Are Rising — Here's How You Can Protect Yourself From Employment Fraud
On the hunt for a new job? You may need add fraud protection to your search and application process. From 2019 to 2023, reported cases of “business and job opportunity” fraud nearly tripled from about 38,000 to 107,000, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Those numbers might sound small given how many people apply for work in a given year, but last year it added up to a total of $490.7 million lost — the third highest loss of all fraud categories.
When the Fed Will Cut Interest Rates? Here Are the Latest Predictions
The latest inflation data was a setback for hopes of an interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s June meeting. Analysts at major banks changed their forecasts for the timing of interest rate cuts after the March consumer price index (CPI) report showed inflation accelerated to an annual rate of 3.5%.
Why the 'Right' Retirement Age Doesn’t Actually Exist
In the midst of the Great Depression, the passage of the Social Security Act established a national retirement age of 65 as the standard, guaranteeing that older workers could retire and receive crucial benefits for the first time in U.S. history. The average life expectancy in 1935, however, was just...
FAFSA 'Crisis' Continues With Delayed Financial Aid Letters, Fewer Students Applying
Technical glitches, delays and communication failures continue to plague the process of applying for college financial aid this year. The redesigned FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, was supposed to be a boon for college-bound students, thanks to fewer questions, a simpler form and a new formula for awarding aid. Instead, a laundry list of issues, including a murky release timeline last fall and multiple data problems this spring, has wreaked havoc on college admissions, frustrating families and financial aid offices alike.
Sorry, Savers: Online Banks Are Starting to Slash APYs
The writing is on the wall: Online banks are ready to stop paying you so much to save. After years of competitive annual percentage yields, or APYs, many financial institutions are starting to wind down their offers due to the economic environment. Following recent decisions by Ally and Discover to...
Need Tax Help? Here Are Answers to 11 Last-Minute Filing Questions
Procrastinated on your taxes? You're not alone: According to its latest filing statistics, the IRS has received just over 90 million of the 146 million individual income tax returns it expects to get before the deadline. Regardless of what your excuse is, it's probably time to get moving, as the...
8 Expenses That Have Spiked Over 10% in the Past Year
Inflation was not only higher than analysts expected in March — it has also driven up the cost of expenses like car insurance and care for older adults more than 10% in the past year. Overall, consumer prices increased 0.4% from February to March, bringing the annual inflation rate...
Can AI Tools for Picking Stocks Help Investors Beat the Market?
Most investors can’t beat the market, but that doesn’t stop them from trying. Humans are driven by fear and greed, which can lead to impulsive and often subpar investment decisions. So it’s no surprise that some are now turning to artificial intelligence for help. The latest use...
New 'Broadband Labels' Could Make Internet Fees Easier to Understand, Compare
What does a high-speed internet plan have in common with a box of Froot Loops?. Starting Wednesday, the Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, is requiring internet service providers to clearly display their pricing and service details on a “broadband label” directly inspired by nutrition facts found on grocery items.
Used Car Prices Could Decline 14% as Inventory Rebounds
Experts predict that used car prices could decline by as much as 14% as the market recovers from supply disruption issues that sent costs soaring. A new report from CarGurus states that used and new vehicle prices will likely moderate this year and for the next several years. According to the online vehicle marketplace, there's a lot of room for prices to fall if vehicle inventory returns to normal volumes, as expected.
Will Bitcoin Ever Become a Useful Currency?
Glancing at headlines in recent months might have you believing you woke up in 2021 again. Cryptocurrency fanaticism is rising as expeditiously as crypto prices are, and it appears another bull market is here. But despite the surge in prices, investors and skeptics alike still wonder about the usefulness of crypto.
Buying Mortgage Points Can Lower Your House Payments. But What the Heck Are They?
Elevated mortgage rates and historically high home prices have crushed housing affordability over the last few years. But what if there's a way to lower your monthly payment when buying a home?. Whether you're trying to buy or refinance a home, your mortgage lender determines your mortgage rate based on...
Walmart Settlement: Grocery Shoppers Can Get up to $500 From Class Action Lawsuit
Have you recently shopped for groceries at Walmart? You may be eligible to claim up to $500 from a major class action lawsuit over allegedly misleading prices. To qualify for a share of the $45 million settlement, you need to have purchased certain products at a Walmart store between Oct. 19, 2018, and Jan. 19, 2024.
Gold Has Outperformed the S&P 500 So Far This Year
Gold is trading at a record high — so high, in fact, that the precious metal's performance has now eclipsed that of the S&P 500 in 2024. Gold, which tends to have an inverse relationship with interest rates, gained momentum after the Federal Reserve signaled last week it would likely cut rates later in the year.
The Best Places to Live Are Resilient, Unique and Economically Thriving
There’s a P.E. teacher in Portland, Oregon who spends his Wednesday mornings leading a brigade of kids to school on bike. Watching them zip through the city — their helmeted heads bobbing in unison to music blasting from a loudspeaker; joggers and crossing guards smiling as they pass — is a raucously joyous spectacle. Millions of people have tuned in, thanks to social media, and a camera “Coach Balto” lugs along for the ride.
Biden's New Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Could Cancel Debt for 30 Million
The Biden administration has unveiled a series of new student loan forgiveness initiatives that, in total, would wipe out some debt for over 30 million borrowers. President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and other administration officials are fanning out across the country Monday to promote the administration’s new debt relief plan.
Attention, Travelers: The Cost of Global Entry Is About to Increase
Want the coveted "trusted traveler" status that allows you to zip through airport and border security? Soon, it'll cost you much more to apply. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, or CBP, is hiking application fees for several of its trusted traveler programs for the first time in 15 years. Effective Oct. 1, applications for Global Entry, NEXUS and SENTRI will all require an upfront $120 fee.
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