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Bankruptcy success rate for student loan borrowers jumps to 87%, study finds

Bankruptcy success rate for student loan borrowers jump...

The success rate for student loan borrowers in bankruptcy has "jumped" to 87%, a...

Medicare drug price negotiations may save some retirees more than 50% in 2026, AARP finds

Medicare drug price negotiations may save some retirees...

The first 10 drugs subject to Medicare price negotiations go into effect on Jan....

This year-end mistake costs investors up to $1.7 billion annually — how to minimize the penalty

This year-end mistake costs investors up to $1.7 billio...

The deadline for RMDs is Dec. 31. Here's how to reduce or eliminate the penalty ...

USPS changes may delay postmark dates. What it means for your tax returns, ballots, bills and more

USPS changes may delay postmark dates. What it means fo...

Due to operational changes at the Postal Service, the agency says there will be ...

Student loan forgiveness is taxable again: Start planning for the 'tax bomb,' CFP says

Student loan forgiveness is taxable again: Start planni...

Some student loan borrowers who get their debt canceled in 2026 may be hit with ...

Some ETFs compete on price — but fees shouldn't always 'drive the investment decision,' analyst says

Some ETFs compete on price — but fees shouldn't always ...

While exchange-traded funds with lower fees let you keep more investment gains, ...

Estate planning helps 'forestall bad outcomes,' author says — you need some key documents even at age 18

Estate planning helps 'forestall bad outcomes,' author ...

Even if you don't have millions of dollars, you still need a thorough estate pla...

2026 tax brackets could mean a slightly bigger paycheck — what to expect

2026 tax brackets could mean a slightly bigger paycheck...

Federal income tax bracket changes for 2026 could mean your take-home pay is sli...

Who could see bigger tax refunds in 2026 from Trump's cuts

Who could see bigger tax refunds in 2026 from Trump's cuts

Many Americans could see bigger tax refunds in 2026 based on cuts enacted via Pr...

Older workers could use 401(k) money to buy annuities, under bipartisan bill

Older workers could use 401(k) money to buy annuities, ...

The Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act aims to give workers access to ann...

ACA subsidy cliff may mean 'astronomical tax bills' for many, CFP says

ACA subsidy cliff may mean 'astronomical tax bills' for...

Enhanced premium subsidies for health insurance bought on the ACA marketplace ha...

Returning holiday purchases is 'part of the overall experience,' analyst says: How to navigate return policies

Returning holiday purchases is 'part of the overall exp...

Increasingly, returning is a key part of the holiday shopping experience. What s...

What Medicaid changes in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' mean for family caregivers’ health coverage

What Medicaid changes in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' m...

New Medicaid changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will require community en...

IRS will start accepting tax returns Jan. 26 for the 2026 tax season

IRS will start accepting tax returns Jan. 26 for the 20...

The 2026 tax season starts on Jan. 26, according to the IRS. Here are some key t...

Where Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend checks stand now

Where Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend checks stand now

President Trump says the U.S. raised more than $600 billion in tariff revenue. H...

Consumer outlook improves despite job worries, New York Fed survey finds

Consumer outlook improves despite job worries, New York...

The New York Fed’s monthly Survey of Consumer Expectations found that more house...