Congressional Democrats push for $50,000 in federal student loan forgiveness
Democrats are calling on Biden to broaden his plans for student loan cancellation.
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Feb 04, 2021
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How credit mix affects your credit score
When it comes to credit scores, payment history and credit utilization seem to grab the headlines. This is somewhat understandable, since the combination makes up the lion’s share of your FICO score [...]
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College students may be able to collect up to $1,800 in stimulus payments, here’s how
Taking a close look at your tax status will be especially vital if you’re still in school.
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‘To the moon’: How GameStop-boosting stock traders kicked off a shocking Wall Street feeding frenzy
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Fed keeps rates near zero as economy struggles to recover from pandemic
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The 20 best (and real) work-from-home jobs
These legitimate work-at-home jobs can provide you with a decent income.
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Rental lease agreement: Know what your lease means and how to get out of it
Don’t sign that apartment lease before you see these tips.
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Why are there different types of credit scores?
Both FICO and VantageScore offer different types of credit scores depending on what information lenders are requesting and which credit score model is being used.
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Third stimulus check and COVID-19 rescue plan: How Biden’s first 100 days could impact your money
Carefully managing your finances will be crucial, even if more aid is around the corner.
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Healthy boundaries for families during COVID-19
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New Drivers and COVID-19
Getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage for many teenagers. To prepare for the on-road test, most student drivers are required to complete a driver’s education course and practice on-road skills [...]
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7 hot IPOs to watch for in 2021
Low interest rates and robust investor appetite for risk make it a good time for companies to market themselves.
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$1,400 stimulus check and $400 weekly unemployment boost: Here’s what’s in Biden’s plan
Biden’s $1.9 trillion relief bill proposal comes during the pandemic’s biggest inflection point yet.
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What Democratic control in Washington means for apartment renters
The nation’s renters may get more help in what could be a tough year for evictions.
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Survey: Those hit financially by COVID-19 paying 4 times more in bank fees
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Key resources for struggling renters: Housing vouchers, legal aid
With evictions looming, more people are looking to get help with their rent.
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Survey: Top economists see slowing economic recovery from coronavirus pandemic in 2021
There’s a light at the end of the tunnel, but the economic hardship won’t be over anytime soon.
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Second stimulus check and $300 unemployment bonus benefit: Here’s what’s in new round of COVID-19 aid
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Poll: 2020 is a great year to negotiate credit card terms
Chances are that if you asked to have your credit card annual or late fees waived, interest rates lowered or credit limits raised in 2020, you’d get what you wanted. But a lot of people haven’t asked, [...]
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Fed keeps interest rates at near-zero as coronavirus rebound sputters
The economy is nowhere close to being out of the woods.
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