How To Prepare For The Return Of Student Loan Payments

The agreement negotiated between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to raise the debt ceiling stipulates that student loan payments would resume around Sept. 1, Since many people have gone three years without factoring student loan payments into their budgets, and the change could be jarring.

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The IRS Is Resuming Debt Collections. Here’s What To Do If You Can’t Pay Your Taxes

As the IRS returns to normal operations, collection activities will resume as well. The agency is ramping up efforts to collect overdue taxes after many debt-collection activities were paused in order to provide relief to taxpayers during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Americans Save More In HSAs, Fidelity Reports HSA Assets Exceed $16 Billion

HSAs can help people cover healthcare costs and avoid other harmful financial decisions while enjoying tax breaks. While some employers offer HSAs as part of their benefits options, consumers can also open these through most banks or investment management firms.

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Time To Say Goodbye To Income Taxes? Examining The National Consumption Tax

The FairTax Act of 2023 proposes replacing current taxes with a national consumption tax.

Social Security Administration Making Substantial COLA Increase In 2023, But Is It Enough For Retirees?

The COLA Social Security 8.7% adjustment for 2023 is the highest increase in decades. But some still worry that it may not be enough. While the increase is historic and needed, it is also inadequate for millions of older Americans who face skyrocketing housing and health care costs across the country. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE