[ad_1] A federal court on Sunday lifted an injunction that blocked lower student loan bills for borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan. Meanwhile, an injunction in a separate lawsuit still blocks SAVE loan forgiveness. The lawsuits impact up to 8 million borrowers enrolled in SAVE, accounting for roughly 1 … Read more
[ad_1] Summer break is in full swing, and with it, back-to-school shopping season. According to a new NerdWallet survey, those who are parents of K-12 or college students and who plan to do back-to-school shopping this year will spend $541, on average, on school supplies and clothing for their kids’ upcoming school year. The survey … Read more
[ad_1] Booking a cruise is an exciting experience as you imagine the new shores and destinations you’ll visit. But, deciding on the best time for the trip can be a challenge as travelers juggle school, work and holiday periods to find the right cruise that fits their schedule. Hurricane season may add to the concern … Read more
[ad_1] For many homeowners of retirement age, much of their net worth is tied up in their home equity, their home value minus any remaining liens. Home equity makes up 47% of the net worth of a median white homeowner age 62 or older, 81% of total net worth for older Black homeowners and 89% … Read more
[ad_1] Some of the most common causes of house fires include cooking accidents, electrical malfunctions, home heating incidents, indoor smoking, candles and holiday-related issues. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, residential fires caused $10.8 billion of property damage in 2022 alone [0]. Kitchens are the leading location of home fires [0]. Causes of cooking fires … Read more
[ad_1] There are seven main reasons a smoke alarm might appear to go off for no reason: low batteries, age, dust, particulates, humidity, bugs and fireplace smoke. However, you should never disregard a chirping smoke alarm. Although false alarms do happen, it’s important to take them seriously and follow fire safety protocols until you can … Read more
[ad_1] Gas prices could be about to get cheaper, just in time for summer road travel, as about 42 million gallons of gasoline makes its way into the fuel market. In May, the Biden administration announced that the one million barrels of gasoline in the Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve were up for sale. Contracts were … Read more
[ad_1] The Atlas Card, issued by Patriot Bank, offers a way for people with no credit history to establish their credit. You aren’t able to get into debt with this card. Instead, your spending limit is set to what Atlas determines you can afford, which is based on how much money you have in your … Read more
[ad_1] Federal student loan interest rates for 2024-25 are now live. Some have reached record highs, increasing the cost of college for people who will take out student loans for the upcoming school year. Here’s how the current 2024-25 federal student loan interest rates compare to 2023-24 rates: Direct unsubsidized loans for graduate students: 8.08% … Read more
[ad_1] Understanding Alaska Airlines’ cancellation policy can ensure that your disruption is minimized and that you receive all the benefits to which you’re entitled if your flight is canceled. Why are Alaska flights canceled? There’s good news for Alaska flyers: Alaska Airlines has the smallest percentage of canceled flights of the 10 largest U.S. airlines … Read more