This week’s money news

This week’s top story: Life insurance living benefits. In other news: What you can do dealing with FAFSA glitches and confusion, what you can do when no-warning credit limit cuts happen, and more student loan changes are on the way.

What Are Life Insurance Living Benefits?
Life insurance living benefits provide extra financial security while you’re still alive, but they come at a cost.

Dealing With FAFSA Glitches and Confusion? Here’s What You Can Do
Technical glitches, new processes and confusing questions are making it tough to complete the redesigned 2024-25 FAFSA, which fully launched on Jan. 8.

Why No-Warning Credit Limit Cuts Happen and What You Can Do
Issuers often cut credit limits to reduce their own risk exposure, but there are things you can do to protect your credit lines.

More Student Loan Changes Are on the Way. Here’s What to Expect
From a redesigned FAFSA to halved monthly payments, a debt cancellation Plan B and more, here’s what’s coming in the college financial aid world.

This week’s money news

This week’s top story: January mortgage rate forecast. In other news: 4 things that could impact your credit in 2024, the new 2024-25 FAFSA, and how to pay for promising medications like Ozempic.

January Mortgage Rate Forecast: Steady While Waiting for Spring
Mortgage rates might not change much in January, after going through a tumultuous spell toward the end of 2023.

4 Things That Could Impact Your Credit in 2024
Here are four things to look out for that could impact your credit in the new year.

The New 2024-25 FAFSA is Open. Intermittently.
The 2024-25 FAFSA has “soft-launched” after a three-month delay. Submit the simplified form as soon as possible to maximize your financial aid.

How to Pay for Promising Medications Like Ozempic
Ease the cost of prescription medications like Ozempic by understanding your insurance coverage, payment options and budget.