Student debt collections restart May 5; here’s what to know
If you are in default or with a loan 270 days or more overdue, you should expect to receive an email from the Federal Student...
Pressuring migrants to ‘self-deport,’ White House moves to cancel Social Security numbers
By putting migrants in Social Security’s “death master file,” the administration seeks to cut their access to credit cards, bank accounts and other services.
Social Security 'a mess' amid staff cuts, rushed changes, beneficiaries say
Waves of buyouts and early retirements have hobbled the staff at many local offices, and recipients say it has become harder to use the agency’s...
Scammers stole their savings, and then the tax bill arrived
The bills arise because victims pulled from individual retirement accounts or 401(k) plans, where money is taxed when it’s taken out. The withdrawals inflated their...
Back up everything. Especially now, but also always
Back up everything important, everywhere you can. Do this at least once a year. Having multiple copies of all of the things that help you...
What the Fed’s rate policy means for your finances
Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
How immigrants living in U.S. illegally help finance Social Security benefits
Undocumented workers often pay taxes that help fund programs like Social Security — even if they can’t collect from them in the future.
What Fed rate moves mean for your finances
Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate moves influence car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
Should same-sex couples worry about their benefits under Trump?
Even though same-sex marriage is the law, several legal experts suggest getting wills, medical and financial powers of attorney in order as there may be...
They’re giving scammers all their money. The kids can’t stop them
Americans lost an estimated $12.5 billion to online criminals in 2023, according to the FBI, including $652 million in losses tied to romance and confidence...