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Plan to Start Repaying Student Loans
Paying for College The pandemic-era pause on student loan repayments is scheduled to end September 30. If you can’t afford payments, you have options.
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Know Your Rights in Debt Collection
debt management A wave of post-pandemic debt collection is coming. Here's how to dispute a debt and protect your assets.
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Rates on Student Loans Will Go Up
Paying for College You could refinance with a private student loan, but consider waiting until the pause on federal loan payments expires.
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Managing Your Debt in Retirement
debt management If your debt is anywhere near the $50,000 “red line,” you could have a problem on your hands. The key is to tackle debt systematically – starting before you retire. Here are some ideas of where to begin.
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7 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
Tax Breaks Nearly 60% of taxpayers expect a refund this year, and many will receive a larger amount.
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The Hazards of Buy Now, Pay Later
Smart Buying Breaking up payments can make a big purchase seem cheaper, which can tempt you to overspend.
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This Hot Housing Market with Daniel Bortz
Becoming a Homeowner Home sales and prices have been on a tear and are forecast to continue to rise in 2021. Whether you're hoping to sell, buy or refi, contributing writer Daniel Bortz has insights for you. Also: What to make of SPACs?
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PPP Loan Basics for Small Business Owners
Coronavirus and Your Money Although uncertainty and confusion have surrounded the Paycheck Protection Program since its launch, that shouldn't stop small business owners from participating in the loan program, which was just extended to May 31.
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Behind on Debts? Know Your Rights
Coronavirus and Your Money There are limits on what debt collectors can do to recoup what you owe. If you have medical debts, you have even more rights.
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