What to know about this year’s Social Security cost-of-living adjustment
NEW YORK (AP) — Tens of millions of older Americans will see an increase in benefits this January wh...
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The grace period for student loan payments is over. Here’s what you need to know
NEW YORK (AP) — The 12-month grace period for student loan borrowers ended on Sept. 30. The “on-ramp...
Before you sign up for a store credit card, know what you’re getting into
NEW YORK (AP) — When Mykail James was 19 and working a holiday job at Victoria’s Secret, she took ou...
Groceries are expensive, but they don’t have to break the bank. Here are some tips to save
NEW YORK (AP) — If you’ve noticed that you’re paying more than before for the same amount of groceri...
Groceries are expensive, but they don’t have to break the bank. Here are some tips to save
NEW YORK (AP) — If you’ve noticed that you’re paying more than before for the same amount of groceri...
Starting your first post-graduation job? Here’s how to organize your finances
NEW YORK (AP) — With graduation season over, many college grads are embarking on summer internships ...
More people make ‘no-buy year’ pledges as overspending or climate worries catch up with them
NEW YORK (AP) — A 35-year-old Brooklyn resident gave up buying new clothes. A 22-year old in San Die...
The deadline to consolidate some student loans to receive forgiveness is here. Here’s what to know
NEW YORK (AP) — Borrowers with some types of federal student loans have until today to consolidate t...
Here’s how to protect yourself from common scams this tax season
NEW YORK (AP) — Tax season can come with several headaches, from gathering documents to finding the ...
The IRS launches Direct File, a pilot program for free online tax filing available in 12 states
NEW YORK (AP) — After weeks of testing, an electronic system for filing returns directly to the IRS ...
What to know about the SAVE plan, the income-driven plan to repay student loans
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 75 million student loan borrowers have enrolled in the U.S. government’s n...
Tax season is underway. Here are some tips to navigate it
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s tax season in the U.S., and for many people, filing tax returns can be a daunti...
Students and parents are frustrated by delays in hearing about federal financial aid for college
NEW YORK (AP) — For many students, the excitement of being accepted into their first-choice college ...
How to keep yourself safe from romance scams this Valentine’s Day
NEW YORK (AP) — When Kate Kleinart fell victim of a romance scam, what hurt the most wasn’t the thou...
The new FAFSA is meant to make applying for college aid easier, but not everyone can access it yet
NEW YORK (AP) — A new online application designed to make applying for federal student aid easier we...
What to know about changes to this year’s FAFSA application for college students
NEW YORK (AP) — A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available...
Here are some ways you can reduce financial stress during the holidays
NEW YORK (AP) — The holidays are supposed to be a joyful time, but they can also be financially stre...
How to manage holiday spending when you’re dealing with student loan debt
NEW YORK (AP) — For Nicole Plauché and her family, Christmas is the time of the year where they can ...
How to talk to older people in your life about scams
NEW YORK (AP) — This summer, Daniel Goldstein’s 86-year-old mom got an email that looked like it was...
Federal student loan payments are starting again. Here’s what you need to know
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal student loan borrowers will need to start making payments again this month a...
Going to college? Here’s what you should know about student loans
NEW YORK (AP) — If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, y...