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ADRIANA MORGA

ADRIANA MORGA

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Economy|Education|Finance|US

Got your first job? Here are some tax tips for first time filers

The deadline to file your taxes is less than a month away, and if you’re doing them for the first time, you might be feeling added pressure

Got your first job? Here are some tax tips for first time filers
Economy|Finance|US

Haven’t filed your 2021 tax return? You might be missing out on a COVID stimulus check

Taxpayers who haven’t filed 2021 tax returns who may be eligible for a COVID stimulus payment must file it by April 15 to claim the credit

Haven’t filed your 2021 tax return? You might be missing out on a COVID stimulus check
Economy|Education|Finance|News|US

Biden is trying again on student loan forgiveness. Here's where the process stands

President Joe Biden is making another attempt at student loan cancellation after the Supreme Court ruled earlier this year that his administration couldn’t forgive $400 billion in student loan debt using a 2003 law

Biden is trying again on student loan forgiveness. Here's where the process stands
Business|Crime|Finance

How to talk to older people in your life about scams

Last year, consumers lost $8.8 billion to scammers, and the Federal Trade Commission says older adults lost the most money compared to other age groups

How to talk to older people in your life about scams
Economy|Lifestyle

How to manage holiday spending when you're dealing with student loan debt

The holidays can be a challenging time if you're on a budget

How to manage holiday spending when you're dealing with student loan debt
Economy|Finance|Lifestyle

Here are some ways you can reduce financial stress during the holidays

The holidays are supposed to be a joyful time, but they can also be financially stressful

Here are some ways you can reduce financial stress during the holidays
Education

What to know about changes to this year's FAFSA application for college students

A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is now available to all college applicants for the 2024-2025 school year

What to know about changes to this year's FAFSA application for college students
Education|Technology

The new FAFSA is meant to make applying for college aid easier, but not everyone can access it yet

A new online application designed to make applying for federal student aid easier went live this week, but not everyone has been able to access it

The new FAFSA is meant to make applying for college aid easier, but not everyone can access it yet
Business|Economy|News|Technology

What to do if you’re concerned you might be laid off — or if you’ve lost your job

Recent mass layoffs from technology and media companies, including eBay, Riot Games and the Los Angeles Times, might have you thinking about your job security

What to do if you’re concerned you might be laid off — or if you’ve lost your job
Crime|Economy|News

How to keep yourself safe from romance scams this Valentine's Day

Last year, the Federal Trade Commission received over 64,000 romance scams reports that translated into $1.14 billion in reported losses

How to keep yourself safe from romance scams this Valentine's Day
Economy|Education|Opinion

Students and parents are frustrated by delays in hearing about federal financial aid for college

For many students, the excitement of being accepted into their first-choice college is being tempered this year by a troublesome uncertainty over whether they’ll get the financial aid they need to attend

Students and parents are frustrated by delays in hearing about federal financial aid for college
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Tax season is underway. Here are some tips to navigate it

Tax season is underway in the U.S. Filing taxes can be a daunting task that’s often left until the last minute

Tax season is underway. Here are some tips to navigate it
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

The IRS launches Direct File, a pilot program for free online tax filing available in 12 states

After weeks of testing, an electronic system for filing returns directly to the IRS is now available for taxpayers from 12 selected states

The IRS launches Direct File, a pilot program for free online tax filing available in 12 states
Crime|Finance

Here's how to protect yourself from common scams this tax season

Scammers look for ways to trick people into giving them money year-round, but tax season can be particularly fraught

Here's how to protect yourself from common scams this tax season
Business|Economy|Finance

It's almost April 15. Here's how to reduce stress and get your taxes done

For many people, tax season isn’t only about gathering W-2 forms or calling an accountant

It's almost April 15. Here's how to reduce stress and get your taxes done
Education|Finance|News|US

The deadline to consolidate some student loans to receive forgiveness is here. Here's what to know

Borrowers with some types of federal student loans have until today to consolidate their loans to qualify for full student loan cancellation or credit toward cancellation

The deadline to consolidate some student loans to receive forgiveness is here. Here's what to know
Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

More people make 'no-buy year' pledges as overspending or climate worries catch up with them

The self-imposed rules of a no-buy challenge are simple: participants pledge to stop buying non-essential items, be they unneeded shoes, additional beauty products or other impulse buys for a set amount of time, usually 12 months

More people make 'no-buy year' pledges as overspending or climate worries catch up with them
Lifestyle

Tempted to try a no-buy year? Here are tips from people doing it

Many people start no-buy challenges at the beginning of the year and commit to keep going until the end of it

Tempted to try a no-buy year? Here are tips from people doing it
Business|Education|Lifestyle

Starting your first post-graduation job? Here’s how to organize your finances

With graduation season over, many college grads are embarking on summer internships or their first full-time jobs

Starting your first post-graduation job? Here’s how to organize your finances
Economy|Food

Groceries are expensive, but they don't have to break the bank. Here are some tips to save

If you’ve noticed that you’re paying more than before for the same amount of groceries, you’re not the only one

Groceries are expensive, but they don't have to break the bank. Here are some tips to save
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck may not have had a prenuptial agreement, but you should consider one

One surprising thing about Jennifer Lopez’s split from Ben Affleck is that her divorce petition did not include any mention of a prenuptial agreement

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck may not have had a prenuptial agreement, but you should consider one
Business|Finance|Lifestyle

Before you sign up for a store credit card, know what you're getting into

With holiday shopping season around the corner, experts recommend caution when your favorite store offers you a credit card

Before you sign up for a store credit card, know what you're getting into
Economy|Education|News

The grace period for student loan payments is over. Here's what you need to know

The 12-month grace period for student loan borrowers came to an end on Sept. 30

The grace period for student loan payments is over. Here's what you need to know
Technology

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Here's how to stay safe from scams

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time to learn how to protect yourself from scams

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Here's how to stay safe from scams

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