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Economic Aid for Millennials: Stimulus Checks, Student Loan Relief and More
savings The coronavirus pandemic is killing our economy, and millennials are being hit particularly hard.
By Rocky Mengle • Published
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Don’t Fall for Pandemic Cons
Scams Scammers are stealing money with phishing schemes, fake remedies and inflated prices on products that are in demand.
By Sandra Block • Last updated
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11 Ways the CARES Act and Other Government Measures Could Help You in 2020
unemployment Hopefully, the CARES Act and other coronavirus stimulus measures will get the U.S. economy back on track. Some of the changes made could improve your own financial health in 2020, too.
By Rocky Mengle • Published
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Coronavirus Fears Suppress Student Loan Interest Rates
interest rates The plunge in interest rates could reduce borrowing costs for students who take out federal loans for the 2020-2021 academic year—and their parents could get a break, too.
By Sandra Block • Last updated
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Is College Still a Good Investment?
Paying for College Rising college costs and heavy debt have raised doubts about the payoff from a college degree.
By Kaitlin Pitsker • Published
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A New Way to Repay College Loans
Paying for College Parents may now use money from their 529 college-savings plans to help their children pay off student loans.
By Kaitlin Pitsker • Published
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Credit vs. Debit Smackdown!
Budgeting Kiplinger.com general manager Robert Long joins the podcast to debate the merits of credit and debit cards. Plus, hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey break down strategies for paying off student loans.
By Sandra Block • Last updated
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10 Reasons You Will Never Get Out of Debt
debt Buried under a pile of past-due bills? Follow these tips to pay off what you owe and get yourself back on firm financial footing.
By Cameron Huddleston • Last updated
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Should You Get a Loan From Your Credit Card?
credit & debt The convenience can come at a steep cost. But there are options.
By Lisa Gerstner • Published