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There’s been much ado about federal student loan forgiveness with little relief directed to students holding private student debt. However, a little-known program directed by private student loan lender Navient is forgiving private loans for borrowers seeking relief on the grounds that their school lied to them. The Project on…

Inflation has steadily been rising in recent years. The Consumer Price Index — a major measure of inflation — rose again in March, by 0.4% on all items. Rising inflation is causing consumers to rely more heavily on credit cards for everyday expenses, a Varo Money survey found. Close to…

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Saving money all starts with a tangible goal. So, let’s start with $10,000 in one year.  Saving money is challenging, with pressures to buy, buy, buy all around us, bills to pay and debts to eliminate. If you want to save $10,000 in a single year, it is going to require…

Saving for retirement requires dedication and time. During those years, however, market movements will make significant jumps that you can then celebrate. And we’re in the middle of such a shift. A recent Fidelity study highlights this very fact. According to a review of Fidelity 401(k) accounts, the number of…

Capital One and Walmart announced Friday that they ended the agreement that made Capital One the exclusive issuer of Walmart’s consumer credit cards. Walmart and Capital One launched their partnership in 2018 after the retail giant ended its two-decade partnership with Synchrony Financial. Capital One began issuing Walmart-branded credit cards…

We are living through what is being called the silver tsunami. According to Legal Jobs, “about 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 each day, and the entire generation is expected to reach retirement age by 2030.” While many people spend their working years aiming to eventually retire, there are reasons why…

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