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The Department of Education announced when college students can begin filling out FAFSA forms for 2025-26 after a botched rollout of the 2024-25 form.

Dept. of Education announces when college students can file a FAFSA for 2025-26

It should come as no surprise that as college costs continue to rise, families are taking out more loans, even though they find the process bewildering. A new survey reveals families are paying more for college and taking more loans. Participants reported frustration with the new FAFSA form and problems...

More Families Borrowing for College but Frustrated by FAFSA

The US Sun

AMERICANS could access $1,000 annually in emergency funds with no penalties but only some people can qualify for this perk. A new law has changed how people with 401(k)s could dip into their money. The 401 (k) is an extremely popular retirement plan where workers and their employees can put...

Americans can access $1,000 in emergency funds thanks to new law – there’s no penalties but not everyone qualifies

Kiplinger

Some businesses may receive employee retention tax credit payments as early as September.

IRS Restarts Processing of Some ERC Refunds: What to Know

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Upon retirement, it is time to budget. That's because most retirees are on a limited or fixed income, a personal combination of Social Security, individual savings and work-related compensation like...

9 Best Cars for Retirees With Monthly Payments Under $300

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  Credit card debt can be a significant financial burden, but it's one that many Americans are carrying. Not only does the average cardholder have nearly $8,000 in credit card debt currently, but the average rate on that card debt is close to 23% right now. And with rates that high (or higher), it's easy for any revolving credit card balance to become problematic over time.That's why it's so important to pay off what you owe on your credit cards...

3 ways your credit card debt can be forgiven

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Business Insider

A court blocked the SAVE student-loan repayment plan. All 8 million impacted borrowers will be placed on forbearance.

8 million student-loan borrowers on Biden's new repayment plan don't have to make payments after a federal court blocked the program in full

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There are plenty of six-figure jobs out there that don’t require you to become a medical doctor. Take a look at these jobs that make more than $100,000 a year.

11 Jobs With Six-Figure Salaries That Don’t Require a Medical Degree

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

The Education Department is getting close to implementing its broader student-debt cancellation plan this fall, and it has new details on eligibility.

Millions of student-loan borrowers are getting new details on qualifying for Biden's broader debt cancellation plan coming this fall

DRIVERS are just realizing that they could be saving hundreds on monthly car payments – it’s all in the way a vehicle is purchased. Consumers started considering an alternative way to get automobiles while also avoiding turbocharged auto loan rates and it’s reemerging practice. The auto lease is making a comeback this year as the popularity […]

Tax credit loophole saves drivers $200 on monthly car payments as old buying habits make a comeback – criteria to meet

New-vehicle buyers are taking out loans averaging almost 70 months. Average new-vehicle APRs increased to 7.3% during the second quarter. Down payments for new vehicles have slightly decreased. A new study has revealed that many new vehicle buyers in the U.S. are being stretched to their financial limits, signing up...

Americans Drowning In New Car Debt, Loans Averaging 70 Months

Watch out for red flags when you're investing. Here are 10 most common investing scams to watch out for.

Gold Scam May Have Cost Some Investors Their Entire Retirement Savings

After the 8th Circuit officially blocked Biden's SAVE student-loan repayment plan, the Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to step in.

Student-loan borrowers on Biden's new repayment plan are now waiting for the Supreme Court to decide whether cheaper payments and debt cancellation can resume

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

San Diego, CA

ONE family was left fuming after a car dealership failed to pay them $53,000 but still took the vehicle. According to the family, they were planning on using the money to pay off debts. Jessica Haley and her husband, Brandon, said that in 2023, they sold their GMC Sierra Truck...

I sold my car to a dealership for $53k to pay off a debt – they gave every excuse not to pay but still took the vehicle

Need an entry level, full-time position that’s remote?. Conduent, a tech service provider, is paying $14 per hour for an entry-level data entry associate. This position entails entering data quickly, working overtime and some Saturdays, and being available for a six-week training from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.

Earn $14/Hour Plus Benefits as a Data Entry Associate at Conduent

Fox News

President Biden might be laid up with COVID, but that didn’t stop yet another round of student loan forgiveness! I’m Tomi Lahren, more next. COVID, words, and tall stairs may slow down President Biden, but not his ability to buy votes with taxpayer dollars!  This week The Biden Administration announced so-called “forgiveness” to the tune of 1.2 billion for 35,000 public service workers.  This brings the tally to $168.5 billion in student loan debt forgiveness for roughly 4.8 million people. This Biden Administration loans forgiveness work-around pertains to those who made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working in the public...

Another Student Loan Handout

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Glitches and delays with student aid application rolling into another school year

WORCESTER, Mass. – The start of college classes is just weeks away and there are still concerns over filling out the Free Application for Federal Student...

Glitches and delays with student aid application rolling into another school year

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