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New Social Security benefit increases for nearly 3 million Americans may trigger higher tax bill, Medicare premium costs
Sdi Productions | E+ | Getty Images Nearly 3 million individuals are poised to see their Social Security benefits increase,…
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Here’s what should be on your financial to-do list for 2025, top advisors say
Rgstudio | E+ | Getty Images When it comes to financial resolutions, paying down debt is at the top of…
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Credit card debt set to hit record levels as consumer holiday spending rises
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The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by another quarter point. Here’s what that means for you
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it will lower its benchmark rate by another quarter point, or 25 basis points.…
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This personal finance educator says budgeting is ‘toxic’ — try ‘intuitive’ spending instead
Girl holding shopping bags and walking down the street Pixelseffect | E+ | Getty Images If you’re trying to stay…
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The 2025-26 FAFSA is open ahead of schedule — here’s why it’s important to file for college aid early
This week, the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid expanded its “phased rollout” so all students can now apply for…
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There’s a ‘compressed timeline’ to submit a FAFSA form this year — Here’s how to prepare
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for 2025-26 will be available for all students and contributors on or before…
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Credit card debt hits record $1.17 trillion, New York Fed research shows
Collectively, Americans now owe a record $1.17 trillion on their credit cards, according to a new report on household debt…
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The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point after election. Here’s what that means for you
The Federal Reserve Building in Washington, D.C. Joshua Roberts | Reuters The Federal Reserve announced Thursday that it will lower…
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FAFSA rollout is ‘on track,’ despite remaining unresolved issues, Education Department says
The “phased rollout” of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid is on track for the upcoming academic year, the…
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