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CORA LEWIS

CORA LEWIS

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Some student loan repayment plans have been suspended. Here's what borrowers should know

The Trump administration’s recent changes to student loans are causing frustration and confusion for some borrowers

Some student loan repayment plans have been suspended. Here's what borrowers should know
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

If you're thinking about selling your stocks, you might want to think twice

Much like all the upheaval shaking the world, the huge swings rocking Wall Street may feel far from normal

If you're thinking about selling your stocks, you might want to think twice
Economy|Education|Finance|Health|US

These little-known bank accounts allow Americans with disabilities to save and invest

If you're an American with a disability who receives government assistance, you likely qualify for an ABLE account, or you may starting next year

These little-known bank accounts allow Americans with disabilities to save and invest
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

What does having the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on hold mean for consumers?

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is the latest U.S. government agency to have its work halted by the Trump administration

What does having the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on hold mean for consumers?
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Tax season has begun. Here's when you'll get your refund

Tax season is underway, and the IRS expects 140 million people will file returns by April 15

Tax season has begun. Here's when you'll get your refund
Economy|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|US

How to organize your financial life ahead of natural disasters

If you live in a part of the world at risk for wildfires, floods, blizzards, tornadoes, or earthquakes, there are ways you can be financially prepared for disaster, beyond insurance

How to organize your financial life ahead of natural disasters
Business|Economy|Finance

What to know about renters insurance and what it does and doesn't cover

When natural or manmade disasters happen, renters insurance can mean the difference between catastrophe and stability

Economy|Education|Finance

804,000 long-term borrowers are having their student loans forgiven before payments resume this fall

Student loan payments start up again for most borrowers in October, but more than 800,000 people who have been paying for years are having their loans forgiven

804,000 long-term borrowers are having their student loans forgiven before payments resume this fall
Economy|Education|Finance|News|US

Borrowers are reassessing their budgets as student loan payments resume after pandemic pause

Millions of Americans must start repaying their federal student loans again in October, with monthly payments averaging hundreds of dollars

Borrowers are reassessing their budgets as student loan payments resume after pandemic pause
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
Economy|Finance|US

What to know about the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment

Tens of millions of older Americans will see a modest increase in benefits in January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments

What to know about the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment
Economy|Finance|US

Many Americans say their household expenses are outpacing earnings this year, AP-NORC poll shows

About two in three Americans say their household expenses have risen over the last year, but only about one in four say their income has increased in the same period

Many Americans say their household expenses are outpacing earnings this year, AP-NORC poll shows
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

The White House has proposed cracking down on junk fees. Here's how to avoid them

The Biden administration has proposed increasing transparency around junk fees, which are hidden or misleading charges that increase the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms, and other goods and services

The White House has proposed cracking down on junk fees. Here's how to avoid them
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

More Americans are expected to 'buy now, pay later' for the holidays. Analysts see a growing risk

Consumers are expected to use “buy now, pay later” payment plans heavily this holiday season, a forecast that bodes well for retailers but that has credit experts again sounding alarm bells

More Americans are expected to 'buy now, pay later' for the holidays. Analysts see a growing risk
Food|News|US

Advocacy groups are petitioning for the end of SNAP interview requirements

Student and legal advocacy groups are petitioning the U.S. Department of Agriculture to lift the interview requirement for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program applicants to receive food aid

Advocacy groups are petitioning for the end of SNAP interview requirements
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Banks prepare to take on the Biden administration over billions of dollars in overdraft fees

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is expected to propose rules this week that further rein in banks’ ability to charge customers a fee when they overdraw their bank account

Banks prepare to take on the Biden administration over billions of dollars in overdraft fees
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Overdraft fees could drop to as low as $3 under new Biden proposal

The cost to overdraw a bank account could drop to as little as $3 under a proposal announced by the White House, the latest move by the Biden administration to combat fees it says pose an unnecessary burden on American consumers, particularly those living paycheck to paycheck

Overdraft fees could drop to as low as $3 under new Biden proposal
Business|Economy|Finance|News

What to know about overdraft fees as the White House cracks down on them

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed new rules that would lower overdraft fees, with President Joe Biden calling the charges “exploitative.”

What to know about overdraft fees as the White House cracks down on them
Economy|News|Opinion|US

Most Americans feel they pay too much in taxes, AP-NORC poll finds

A majority of U.S. taxpayers feel they pay too much in taxes, with many saying that they receive a poor value in return

Most Americans feel they pay too much in taxes, AP-NORC poll finds
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Why now is a crucial time to pay off your credit card debt

For Americans who lacked savings prior to the pandemic, financial stress is rising

Why now is a crucial time to pay off your credit card debt
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Wealth disparities by race grew during the pandemic, despite income gains, report shows

A strong performance in financial markets, particularly an outsize gain for the stock market in 2021, helped entrench existing trends of wealth inequality during the pandemic, new data released this week show

Wealth disparities by race grew during the pandemic, despite income gains, report shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

How freelancers can prepare for changing tax requirements

If you’re a freelancer or gig worker who receives payments via apps like Venmo, Zelle, Cash App or PayPal, your tax reporting requirements will change for the 2024 tax year

How freelancers can prepare for changing tax requirements
Business|News|Technology

Internet providers must now be more transparent about fees, pricing, FCC says

Internet service providers will be required to be more transparent about the cost and performance of their internet service packages, thanks to new FCC rules that take effect this week

Internet providers must now be more transparent about fees, pricing, FCC says
Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle|Technology

These apps allow workers to get paid between paychecks. Experts say there are steep costs

More people are using so-called Earned Wage Access apps to get money to pay bills and buy groceries in between paydays

These apps allow workers to get paid between paychecks. Experts say there are steep costs
Business|Economy|Finance|News

The Fed indicated rates will remain higher for longer. What does that mean for you?

The Federal Reserve’s decision Wednesday to keep its benchmark rate at a two-decade high should have ripple effects across the economy

The Fed indicated rates will remain higher for longer. What does that mean for you?

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