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Federal Student Loans Change on July 1. Act Now Before Choices Narrow

and on June 2, 2026

If you’re enrolled in SAVE, PAYE, or IBR — or hold a Parent PLUS loan — the clock is ticking: some repayment options vanish permanently on July 1.

Federal Student Loan Rates to Rise, Making Other Options Better for Some

and on May 30, 2026

Federal student loan rates for 2026-27 are ticking up — and for Parent PLUS borrowers, private lenders offering rates as low as 3% may now be the smarter deal.

Buying a Home Feels Unaffordable. But So Is Owning One, Seniors Find

and on May 28, 2026

Even mortgage-free seniors aren’t off the hook — a record 12.5 million senior households now spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs.

Should I Stay or Should I Go? What Data Says Job-Switching Can Get You

and on May 26, 2026

Bank of America data reveals Gen Z job-hoppers are growing earnings four times faster — but for older workers and top earners, loyalty is winning.

Death Doesn’t Stop Bills from Coming, but You Don’t Have to Pay Them All

and on May 23, 2026

When a loved one dies, the bills keep coming — but experts say many can be delayed, negotiated down, or never paid at all.

Your HSA May Be a Ticking Tax Bomb for Certain Heirs. How to Defuse It

and on May 20, 2026

A fully funded HSA can slam a non-spouse heir with the entire balance as taxable income in a single year — but a few strategic moves before death can prevent the hit.

Another IRS COVID Refund Deadline Nears. This Time for Businesses.

and on May 17, 2026

Tens of thousands of businesses that had Employee Retention Credit claims rejected by the IRS are facing a fast-closing two-year window — and once it expires, the IRS is legally barred from issuing the refund.

Trump Accounts for Kids: A Path to Tax-Free Savings?

and on May 15, 2026

More than 6.5 million children are already registered, but financial advisers are split on whether Trump Accounts are worth funding beyond the free $1,000 government seed money.

How Asset Titles and Beneficiaries Save Your Heirs From Costly Probate

and on May 14, 2026

More than a quarter of Americans with estate plans are carrying stale beneficiary designations that could accidentally hand assets to the wrong person — or trigger a costly probate battle.

IRS Won’t Tell You, but Experts Spill How You May Claim a COVID Refund

and on May 11, 2026

A court ruling says millions were charged improper IRS penalties during COVID — but you must file a protective refund claim by July 10 to preserve your rights.

Sandwich Generation Needs to Budget for Kids and Parents. But How?

and on May 9, 2026

Nearly 75% of sandwich generation Americans have already cut their retirement goals to support family — here’s what financial planners say to do first.

Americans Need to Act by July 10 to Claim Potential IRS COVID Refund

and on May 5, 2026

A court ruling says the IRS may have wrongly charged penalties during the COVID disaster period — file Form 843 by July 10, 2026 to preserve your potential refund.

Wealthy Families Regret Rushing to Give Gifts After Tax Law Changed

and on May 5, 2026

Some wealthy families gave away millions to beat a gift-tax deadline that Congress ultimately extended — now advisers say clawing back assets is ‘expensive and very, very hard.’

Losing a Spouse Is Hard Enough, but US Tax Laws Add Salt to the Wound

and on May 2, 2026

A quirk in the tax code called the “widow’s penalty” can push a surviving spouse into a higher tax bracket — even on a smaller income.

Even with Insurance, Americans Fear Crippling Hospital Bills

and on April 24, 2026

A $4,354 hospital tab would push the average American to the financial breaking point — and seven in 10 insured adults say a bill under $10,000 would already threaten their ability to cover basic expenses.

What Is ‘Financial Future Faking’ and How Do You Avoid It While Dating?

and on April 22, 2026

One in five daters say they want to see a match’s credit score before agreeing to a first date — and a Federal Reserve study suggests that’s not as shallow as it sounds.

Why Age 69 Is Crucial to Planning a Comfortable Retirement and Legacy

and on April 19, 2026

There’s a narrow four-year window before required minimum distributions kick in at 73 when Roth conversions and smart income planning can dramatically cut your lifetime tax bill — and most retirees don’t know it exists.

‘No Tax on Tips’ Law May Help Millions Buy a Piece of American Dream

and on April 15, 2026

The ‘no tax on tips’ law has an unexpected side effect: it could help 4 million bartenders, servers and other tipped workers finally qualify for FHA mortgages they were previously denied.

April 15 Tax Deadline Is Days Away, but You Can Get an Extension

and on April 12, 2026

Filing an extension sounds like a reprieve — but the IRS will still charge a 5% monthly penalty plus compounding daily interest on any unpaid taxes starting April 16.

Financially Stretched Americans Forced to Cut This Beloved Pastime

and on April 10, 2026

The average American household spends $69 a month on streaming video subscriptions — and 40% have already started cutting back to cope with inflation.

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