Loan modification programs are initiatives designed to help borrowers who are struggling to make their mortgage payments. These programs provide an opportunity to restructure the terms of a mortgage ...

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・Federal student loans offer the most borrower protections and flexible repayment options, but Grad PLUS loans are ending in 2026. ・Private loans and education lines of credit may help fill funding ...

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Inflation is once again on the rise, with January's Consumer Price Index showing an increase to 3%, up from 2.9% in December and 2.7% in November. While these numbers might seem small, they add up ...

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Recent changes to the federal student aid program have drastically shifted the way many Americans will pay for college in the future, both for themselves and their children. But many people are ...

At the beginning of July, President Donald Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), a comprehensive package of reforms to taxes and government spending. 1 While the package touches ...