Education Department plans inflation fix for new FAFSA
Families must wait longer to see how much student aid they are awarded for the upcoming college spring semester via FAFSA.
Families must wait longer to see how much student aid they are awarded for the upcoming college spring semester via FAFSA.
Gas prices remain stagnant as demand drops: AAA
Although prices are lower than they were last year at this time, they remain steady month over month.
Although prices are lower than they were last year at this time, they remain steady month over month.
Study: Gen Z, millennials are ‘obsessed’ with idea of being rich
The study found that nearly 60% of millennials said they feel behind financially, likely contributing to feelings of financial inadequacy.
The study found that nearly 60% of millennials said they feel behind financially, likely contributing to feelings of financial inadequacy.
Biden cancels another $5 billion in student loan forgiveness – Here's who is impacted
The Biden Administration announced an additional $5 billion in student loan forgiveness that impacts borrowers using the income-driven repayment (IDR) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) plans.
The Biden Administration announced an additional $5 billion in student loan forgiveness that impacts borrowers using the income-driven repayment (IDR) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) plans.
When will the IRS send out tax refunds
The IRS says most taxpayers should expect their refund within 21 days of filing but it could take longer for some.
The IRS says most taxpayers should expect their refund within 21 days of filing but it could take longer for some.
Social Security is coming for a bigger chunk of your paycheck
The portion of personal income subject to the Social Security tax has increased to $168,600 this year from $160,200 in 2023.
The portion of personal income subject to the Social Security tax has increased to $168,600 this year from $160,200 in 2023.
Read this before you sign up for a college credit card
Signing up for financial products your college is offering can sometimes be the worst deal, a recent CFPB report said.
Signing up for financial products your college is offering can sometimes be the worst deal, a recent CFPB report said.
Lucky Westchester County woman wins $3M scratch-off prize
A lucky woman from Westchester County won the $3 million top prize from a New York Lottery scratch-off ticket she bought at a gas station.
A lucky woman from Westchester County won the $3 million top prize from a New York Lottery scratch-off ticket she bought at a gas station.
Number of electric vehicles that qualify for new electric vehicle tax credit drops to 13
Only 13 electric vehicle models qualify for the full $7,500 credit, with Tesla and GM seeing the biggest hit.
Only 13 electric vehicle models qualify for the full $7,500 credit, with Tesla and GM seeing the biggest hit.
Pastor pockets $1.3M on crypto scheme targeting Christians
Colorado pastor Eli Regalado and wife Kaitlyn "sold a cryptocurrency, known as the ‘INDXcoin,’ to members of the Christian community" and admitted to pocketing $1.3 million.
Colorado pastor Eli Regalado and wife Kaitlyn "sold a cryptocurrency, known as the ‘INDXcoin,’ to members of the Christian community" and admitted to pocketing $1.3 million.
Your significant other expects you to spend over $100 on Valentine's Day
Americans in relationships believe their partners expect them to spend an average of $157.52 on gifts this Valentine's Day, according to a recent Trustpilot survey.
Americans in relationships believe their partners expect them to spend an average of $157.52 on gifts this Valentine's Day, according to a recent Trustpilot survey.
Gas prices climb higher as arctic winter weather impacts production: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas increased by two cents from last week to $3.09, according to AAA.
The national average cost for a gallon of gas increased by two cents from last week to $3.09, according to AAA.
Biden just shortened the timeline to student loan forgiveness for these borrowers
Borrowers already enrolled in SAVE who initially took out $12,000 or less for college may have their loans forgiven soon.
Borrowers already enrolled in SAVE who initially took out $12,000 or less for college may have their loans forgiven soon.
73 percent of Americans still haven’t bounced back financially from the COVID-19 pandemic
Americans struggle to meet basic costs, with 73% reporting they haven't yet recovered financially from the fallout of COVID-19.
Americans struggle to meet basic costs, with 73% reporting they haven't yet recovered financially from the fallout of COVID-19.
IRS waiving $1 billion in penalty taxes, will kick off 2024 tax season on Jan. 29
The 2024 tax season gets officially underway at the end of January and some taxpayers could see tax penalties waived, the IRS said.
The 2024 tax season gets officially underway at the end of January and some taxpayers could see tax penalties waived, the IRS said.
Gas prices stay low at the start of the new year: AAA
Gas prices fell slightly at the start of 2024 even as insurance premiums continue to rise.
Gas prices fell slightly at the start of 2024 even as insurance premiums continue to rise.
Got student loan debt? Here’s how to get up to $2500 tax deduction
According to the IRS, you may be able to deduct a portion of student loan interest from your taxable income — up to $2,500. Find out if you qualify.
According to the IRS, you may be able to deduct a portion of student loan interest from your taxable income — up to $2,500. Find out if you qualify.
New FAFSA reveal comes with complications, delays
The Department of Education began its soft launch of the overhauled 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2024-2025 FAFSA form expands eligibility for federal student aid, including Pell Grants, and provides a streamlined user experience.
The Department of Education began its soft launch of the overhauled 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2024-2025 FAFSA form expands eligibility for federal student aid, including Pell Grants, and provides a streamlined user experience.
$44.5 million in federal funding going toward rural communities to improve higher education access
Due to fewer students in rural communities attending college, the Biden-Harris administration plans to send $44.5 million in funding to 22 rural institutions.
Due to fewer students in rural communities attending college, the Biden-Harris administration plans to send $44.5 million in funding to 22 rural institutions.
Seniors say 2024 Social Security payment increase not enough to keep up with inflation: survey
As seniors deal with rising inflation, some consider rejoining the workforce to deal with rising costs.
As seniors deal with rising inflation, some consider rejoining the workforce to deal with rising costs.