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Education Department forgives loans of more than 110,000 people in public service

Education Department forgives loans of more than 110,000 people in public service

The Education Department has canceled around $6.8 billion in student debt for more than 110,000 borrowers through the public service loan forgiveness waiver.

4 years ago
Student debt ticks higher as the future of loan forgiveness remains uncertain

Student debt ticks higher as the future of loan forgiveness remains uncertain

As loan forgiveness remains uncertain, the cost of college keeps going up along with the amount students expect to borrow.

4 years ago
Op-ed: What financial advisors are demanding during the 'Great Resignation'

Op-ed: What financial advisors are demanding during the 'Great Resignation'

Amid the "Great Resignation," financial advisors are taking stock of their careers and how they want to operate. Three themes have emerged in recent months.

4 years ago
Op-ed: Money decisions by women will shape the future for the U.S.

Op-ed: Money decisions by women will shape the future for the U.S.

As women begin to control ever more of household assets in the U.S., financial services firms must adapt to find betters ways to meet female clients' needs.

4 years ago
Bill to improve federal benefits for the elderly, blind and disabled may herald broader reform, Sen. Sherrod Brown says

Bill to improve federal benefits for the elderly, blind and disabled may herald broader reform, Sen. Sherrod Brown says

A bipartisan bill to raise asset limits for SSI beneficiaries could be the first step in updating the outdated federal benefits program, Sen. Sherrod Brown said.

4 years ago
Here’s where I bonds may work in your portfolio, according to financial advisors

Here’s where I bonds may work in your portfolio, according to financial advisors

I bonds are currently paying 9.62% annual interest through October, which is an opportunity for a range of goals, according to financial experts.

4 years ago
The Great Resignation is still red hot — but may not last

The Great Resignation is still red hot — but may not last

The "Great Resignation" is still red-hot but economic headwinds mean those benefits may not last much longer for workers looking to switch jobs.

4 years ago
Relying on stocks for a near-term purchase? What to consider as the market gyrates

Relying on stocks for a near-term purchase? What to consider as the market gyrates

Relying on stocks to fund a near-term expense like a home or college tuition is often a bad idea. The current market leaves people with few good options.

4 years ago
Getting an inheritance or winning the lottery can create serious emotional and financial challenges

Getting an inheritance or winning the lottery can create serious emotional and financial challenges

Coming into sudden wealth can create emotional and financial challenges for people who have not had a lot of money in their lives.

4 years ago
A Carbon-Negative Blockchain Making Money Beautiful

A Carbon-Negative Blockchain Making Money Beautiful

Not Boring | Packy McCormick | Apr 25, 2022 Source: Celo.org Celo:  The Regenerative Economy Financialization is a dirty word, but the system is particularly dirty for those whose interests don’t have a price. Ledgard wants to fix that, and help reduce extreme poverty in the process. It’s just one example – albeit the most


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4 years ago
How to teach your kids to have a healthy relationship with money – even if you didn't

How to teach your kids to have a healthy relationship with money – even if you didn't

"Children need to learn from a very early age that money is not a scary concept," said Debra Kaplan, a licensed therapist, author and speaker.

4 years ago
Nearly risk-free I bonds to deliver a record 9.62% interest for the next six months

Nearly risk-free I bonds to deliver a record 9.62% interest for the next six months

Inflation-protected I bonds, a nearly risk-free asset, will pay 9.62% annual interest for the next six months. Here’s what to know before buying.

4 years ago
Bipartisan bill aims to update rules for federal benefits for elderly, disabled

Bipartisan bill aims to update rules for federal benefits for elderly, disabled

Supplemental Security Income benefits for the disabled, blind and elderly have strict asset limits. Now, two senators want to raise those caps.

4 years ago
How much in student debt could Biden forgive? Here's what's on the table

How much in student debt could Biden forgive? Here's what's on the table

Student loan borrowers who've been uncertain of the future of their debt for years will likely soon get an answer.

4 years ago
Here’s how you can prepare if there's a half point rate hike from the Fed

Here’s how you can prepare if there's a half point rate hike from the Fed

As the Fed tries to pump the brakes on inflation, it will get more expensive to borrow. Here's how to prepare.

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