Student loans have been confusing lately. Here’s a guide to know where you stand
Between collections resuming, courts challenging loan programs and layoffs in the Education Department, borrowers might be confused about their student loans.
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Older people in crosshairs as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loans VIEW
As the Trump administration resumes collections on defaulted student loans, hundreds of thousands of older Americans with decades-old debts are now at risk of having...
The best places to park your short-term investments
The short-term investments that promise the highest yields often come with at least some risk and/or constraints on your daily access to funds.
Colleges know how much you’re willing to pay: Here’s how
The driving force behind college pricing is not some evil genius at Harvard or Penn. It’s a series of algorithms developed quietly over decades by...
As recession fears rise, ‘No Buy’ takes on new urgency
People are preparing for higher prices on a range of products and, if a trade war drags on, the possibility that layoffs will follow and...
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...
A significant trend in WA college financial aid
Each year, students in Washington leave millions of dollars in federal and state financial aid on the table. But the number of students filling out...
How to avoid credit card late fees after a court threw out a proposed cap
A Texas judge has thrown out a federal rule that would have capped credit card late fees at $8. Here's what to know about those...
It’s gotten riskier to be a long-term investor | Commentary
The standard advice in a crisis is to avoid doing anything hasty, and that’s wise counsel for your investments. Evaluate your own strategy. If it’s...
How to ease your money anxiety when the economy is stressing you out
Here are six strategies that experts say will help you keep a cool head and protect your money when financial anxiety is heating up.