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Social Security Checks Could Be Garnished for Student Loans

on March 28, 2024

Older borrowers will face “extreme consequences” when pandemic protections expire, congressional Democrats wrote in a recent letter.

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IRS Says ‘Time Is Running Out’ to Claim 2020 Stimulus Checks

on March 7, 2024

The payments are worth up to $1,200 per person or $2,400 for married couples.

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Experts Predict How High Car Insurance Costs Will Go in 2024

on February 17, 2024

There’s bad news and good news when it comes to auto insurance rates this year.

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Older Americans Now Own 80% of the Stock Market — Here’s Why That’s a Problem

on January 30, 2024

Americans old enough to be grandparents represent a “sinister downside risk” to the market.

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An Expanded Child Tax Credit Could Pass Soon — Here’s Who Would Benefit

on January 23, 2024

A child tax credit expansion could put more money in parents’ pocket this filing season.

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Why Now Is the Best Time in a Long Time to Buy a New Car

on December 14, 2023

New car deals are back as inventory improves and dealerships push to reach end-of-year sales goals.

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3 States Giving Out Stimulus-Style Tax Rebates This Fall

on October 18, 2023

States are sending payments to help residents deal with inflation and the lingering impact of the pandemic.

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What Actually Happens If You Don’t Buy Car Insurance?

on October 9, 2023

As auto insurance prices have soared, there’s a rise in drivers skipping coverage.

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More States Are Giving Property Tax Breaks to Seniors — With Savings up to $6,500

on July 1, 2023

More than half of the states now have laws that reduce what older homeowners owe in property taxes

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Gas Prices Could Rise 60 Cents or More by Memorial Day

on March 14, 2023

As gas stations shift to summer-grade fuels, prices go higher and higher for drivers.

Businessman says no or declines a rejected application for a mortgage or loan or insurance
Auto Insurers Are Refusing to Cover Some Cars Because They’re Stolen So Frequently

on February 8, 2023

Owning one of these models could make it more difficult to find insurance in some places.

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Gas Prices Will Soon Be Cheaper Than They Were a Year Ago

on December 5, 2022

The national average is likely to dip below $3 in the coming weeks too.

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America’s Heating Bills Are Expected to Spike Again This Winter

on September 21, 2022

People who use natural gas — the most common form of heat in the country — are looking at price hikes of 34%.

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