Latest articles by Erin Bendig
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U.S. Household Debt Hit a Record $16.90 Trillion in 2022
Household debt hit a record $16.90 trillion at the end of 2022, jumping $394 billion in the fourth quarter of the year alone.
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529 Plans Get a Boost With Tax-Free Rollovers to Roth IRAs
You’ll soon be able to roll over funds from your 529 plan into a Roth IRA, thanks to recent legislation.
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Your Monthly Student Loan Payments Could Be Slashed in Half
The Department of Education proposes a new student loan repayment plan. The new income-driven plan aims to help borrowers pay off their student loans.
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Why Your Tax Refund Might Be Lower This Year
According to the IRS, “taxpayers may find their refunds somewhat lower this year," due to the expiration of several major tax breaks that were available to filers during the pandemic.
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Study finds Gen Z doing an “extraordinary” job saving for retirement
A recent study shows that, despite being the youngest working generation, Gen Z is doing a remarkable job saving for retirement.
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What is Borrower Defense Loan Discharge for Federal Student Loans?
Borrower defense to repayment is available for borrowers who have been misled by a college or university.
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Your Credit Card Late Fees Could be Slashed, Thanks to CFPB Proposals
Federal bureau CFPB moves to rein in credit card late fees, which could save customers as much as $9 billion a year.
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IRS Says Direct Deposit Is the Best Way to Receive Your Tax Refund
Tax Refunds IRS says the best way to receive your tax refund is by direct deposit. Here's how to do it.
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Amazon Fresh Raises Its Free Shipping Minimum Spend
Amazon Fresh raises its free shipping minimum spend.
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Credit card delinquency expected to increase in 2023
Credit card and personal loan delinquency rates are expected to increase this year.
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More states roll out pay transparency laws
Earlier this month, pay transparency laws went into effect in Washington and California, requiring employers to list pay ranges on job listings.
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Amazon launches RxPass — its new subscription service for medication
Amazon's new program, RxPass, lets Prime members ship prescription medications to their homes for just $5 a month.
