What could happen to your student loans without the Education Department

President Donald Trump may sign an exectuvie order aimed at dismantling the Education Dept. What does it mean for the 40 million Americans w...

There's a 'danger zone' for retirees when the stock market dips. How to shield your portfolio

Stock market dips early in retirement can be harmful to your portfolio, experts say. Here's how to protect your nest egg from this risk....

Social Security Administration to emphasize in-person office visits to curb identity fraud

New identity proofing procedures to be implemented by the Social Security Administration will require more individuals to visit the agency...

Here’s when to list your home for sale this spring — it could sell for up to $27,000 more, data shows

The spring housing market is a period of high homebuying and selling activity. Listing your home in early April could bring in extra cash, r...

Union sues Trump administration for shutting down student loan repayment plans

The American Federation of Teachers is suing the U.S. Department of Education for shutting down access to affordable repayment plans for stu...

Why uncertainty makes the stock market go haywire

Investors have been jittery amid tariffs and other policy. It comes down to fear for corporate profitability and general human behavior, exp...

Judge orders reinstatement of education grants axed by Trump in DEI sweep

A judge ordered the Trump administration to reinstate education grants it had nixed as part of its work to end DEI initiatives. from Perso...

Harvard boosts free-tuition offer, matching other Ivy-Plus schools in 'affordability arms race,' expert says

Increasingly, top colleges are expanding financial aid awards to make higher education more accessible. from Personal Finance https://ift....

There can be a 'survivor's penalty' after a spouse dies — here’s how to avoid it

After your spouse dies, you could face a surprise higher tax bill, financial experts say. But it's possible to prepare with advanced pla...