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Trump administration restarts student loan collections for millions in default after years-long pause

Trump administration restarts student loan collections for millions in default after years-long pause

As the U.S. Department of Education will resume collecting on defaulted student loans, borrowers may face wage garnishment and see credit scores decline.

1 year ago
Warren Buffett's return tally after 60 years: 5,502,284%

Warren Buffett's return tally after 60 years: 5,502,284%

Berkshire Hathaway has run circles around the S&P 500.

1 year ago
Student loan default has 'dramatic and immediate' credit score impact, expert says — with drop of up to 175 points

Student loan default has 'dramatic and immediate' credit score impact, expert says — with drop of up to 175 points

Millions of borrowers who are late on their payments may see their credit scores plummet as collection activity on federal student loans restarts.

1 year ago
Student loan collections restart for more than 5 million borrowers in default

Student loan collections restart for more than 5 million borrowers in default

As U.S. Department of Education will resume collecting on defaulted student loans on Monday, borrowers may face wage garnishment and see credit scores decline.

1 year ago
Trump administration restarts student loan collections for millions in default

Trump administration restarts student loan collections for millions in default

As the U.S. Department of Education will resume collecting on defaulted student loans, borrowers may face wage garnishment and see credit scores decline.

1 year ago
Social Security reduces benefit clawback from 100% to 50% for some; experts still warn of 'devastating' effects

Social Security reduces benefit clawback from 100% to 50% for some; experts still warn of 'devastating' effects

Social Security beneficiaries who owe the agency if they received too much in benefits now have a lower withholding rate from their checks.

1 year ago
Your Social Security card will soon be available digitally. What to know

Your Social Security card will soon be available digitally. What to know

The traditional paper Social Security card could give way to a new form of digital identification starting this summer, according to the agency.

1 year ago
Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these 3 dividend stocks for stable returns

Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these 3 dividend stocks for stable returns

TipRanks' analyst ranking service spotlights three dividend-paying stocks, including AT&T and Texas Instruments.

1 year ago
Activist Fivespan has a stake in Qiagen. Here are 3 levers to boost the company’s growth and improve value

Activist Fivespan has a stake in Qiagen. Here are 3 levers to boost the company’s growth and improve value

Management at Qiagen has done the hard things right, but there is now an opportunity for the company to grow faster and in a more focused way.

1 year ago
On Decision Day, more high school seniors choose a college based on cost

On Decision Day, more high school seniors choose a college based on cost

The rising cost of college is prompting a higher percentage of students to enroll in public schools, experts say.

1 year ago
There's a new 'super funding' limit for some 401(k) savers in 2025. Here's who qualifies

There's a new 'super funding' limit for some 401(k) savers in 2025. Here's who qualifies

There's a higher catch-up contribution limit for some older investors in 2025. Here's who qualifies for the change.

1 year ago
Trump's tax package could include 'SALT' deduction relief. Here's who stands to benefit

Trump's tax package could include 'SALT' deduction relief. Here's who stands to benefit

President Donald Trump's tax package could include changes to the SALT deduction limit. Here's who could benefit.

1 year ago
60 years at Berkshire: See Warren Buffett's 'Woodstock for Capitalists' over the decades

60 years at Berkshire: See Warren Buffett's 'Woodstock for Capitalists' over the decades

Review how this year's shareholder meeting will run and how it's evolved over the decades.

1 year ago
From Cash to Cloud: The Future of Fintech

From Cash to Cloud: The Future of Fintech

Finance is all around us, exchanging currency for food, clothes, experiences, and services. And as technology becomes more prevalent and advanced, financial technology (fintech) is now helping to revolutionize how businesses and consumers interact with money. From digital payments to … Continue reading


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1 year ago
Before a Roth conversion, check this tax rate — it's the 'single biggest factor' to consider, CFP says

Before a Roth conversion, check this tax rate — it's the 'single biggest factor' to consider, CFP says

Roth conversions are a popular strategy when the stock market dips. Here's how to know if it's right for you.

1 year ago