After 35 years, he got $119,500 in student debt forgiven. Then the government refunded him $56,801
The Department of Education has been reviewing the accounts of borrowers who have been in repayment for decades to see
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Personal debt
Biden calls on snack makers to stop ‘shrinkflation’ rip-offs. Here’s how to spot downsized grocery store products
High inflation has prompted some food companies to shrink the size of their products. President Joe Biden is calling for
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This millennial is paying down her student loans while her employer funds her 401(k): It ‘doesn’t feel real’
Amber Steeves was in disbelief when she learned her company would match student loan payments with 401(k) contributions. Now she's
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In many ways, Gen Zers are better off than their parents were 30 years ago, but fewer are financially independent — here’s why
Economic and social shifts have made things much different for today's young adults compared with when their parents were starting
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What student loan borrowers should know about their credit as bills restart
The restart of student loan payments could impact your credit. As a result, borrowers should monitor their reports and make
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Paying rent usually won’t boost your credit score. Here’s what renters need to know to make it count
Many rent-reporting services allow on-time rental payments to count toward credit history. Just make sure they report to all three
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Investing in hobbies can be money well spent — just don’t take on debt
People often start the year by revisiting their budgets to save money. Yet, experts say hobbies shouldn't be the first
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Here’s who qualifies for Biden’s early student loan forgiveness
The Biden administration is forgiving student debt for some borrowers earlier than expected. If you can answer "yes" to these
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Americans are racking up more ‘phantom debt’ — why that’s a problem
"Buy now, pay later" loans can be hard to track, making it easier for more households to get in over their
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