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This week’s top story: As rates fall, should you refinance your student loans? In other news: Weekly mortgage rates rise for 6th straight week, where the candidates stand on personal finance issues, and how credit cards can help you navigate major life changes.

As Rates Fall, Should You Refinance Your Student Loans?
Consider refinancing private student loans if you can get a rate at least half a percentage point lower. If you have federal loans, think twice.

Weekly Mortgage Rates Rise for 6th Straight Week
You could illustrate the dictionary definition of “bummer” with a graph of recent mortgage rates.

Election 2024: Where the Candidates Stand on Personal Finance Issues
Here’s a rundown of how Harris and Trump promise to improve your finances.

How Credit Cards Can Help You Navigate Major Life Changes
Credit card perks can come in handy when you’re facing large expenses, whether you’ve planned for them or they pop up unexpectedly.

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This week’s top story: Harris v. Trump on student loans. In other news: What the Fed’s rate cutting plans mean for the housing market, what small-business owners need to know about digital security, and how to watch football without cable.

Harris v. Trump on Student Loans: Where the Candidates Stand
As president, Harris would likely champion student loan relief and free community college. Trump would likely restrict or dismantle loan forgiveness and promote access to non-traditional degrees.

What the Fed’s Rate Cutting Plans Mean for the Housing Market
If lower mortgage interest rates are finally here, what does that portend for potential home buyers, refinancers and sellers?

What Small-Business Owners Need to Know About Digital Security
Any small-business that has an online presence may be vulnerable to digital security breaches and cyber attacks. Consulting with professionals and being proactive about policies can help protect your business.

How to Watch Football Without Cable
Finding all the football on TV isn’t as easy as it used to be, but there are good options for every fan.

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This week’s top story: Avoiding 4 Prime Day pit falls. In other news: How to use buy now, pay later like a pro, 60/30/10 budget, and a court ruling that blocked lower student loan bills under the SAVE repayment plan has been overturned.

Avoid These 4 Prime Day Pitfalls
Protect your wallet this month by steering clear of these four shopping mistakes.

How to Use Buy Now, Pay Later Like a Pro
Buy now, pay later is a form of credit that should be used strategically and only on certain occasions.

Is the 60/30/10 Budget Right for You?
The 60/30/10 budget may help you better manage your expenses in an economy with high inflation.

Lower SAVE Student Loan Payments Can Proceed, Court Rules
A court ruling that blocked lower student loan bills under the SAVE repayment plan has been overturned. Meanwhile, 10-year forgiveness is still on hold. Here’s how else SAVE borrowers are impacted.

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This week’s top story: The hidden cost of helping friends earn more credit card rewards. In other news: 6 LGBTQ+ celebrations around the world worth a trip, how to use credit cards to save money on gas, and white house extends key student loan forgiveness deadline.

The Hidden Cost of Helping Friends Earn More Credit Card Rewards
Credit card rewards earned with your spending aren’t taxable, but you could owe taxes when you refer friends to a card and get a bonus.

6 LGBTQ+ Celebrations Around the World Worth a Trip
Celebrate Pride worldwide all year round, and see some sights while you’re at it.

How to Use Credit Cards to Save Money on Gas
The best cards for gas earn at least 3x back at the pump, and they don’t feature names of big oil companies or service station brands.

Act Now: White House Extends Key Student Loan Forgiveness Deadline
You now have until June 30 (instead of April 30) to consolidate certain federal student loans — and potentially get loan forgiveness in September (instead of July).

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This week’s top story: What student loan borrowers should know if MOHELA is your servicer. In other news: Pregnant workers must get time off for birth, abortion, what not to do during mortgage preapproval, and 5 questions to ask when helping an older parent with money.

MOHELA Senate Hearing: What Student Loan Borrowers Should Know
If MOHELA is your servicer, you’ll continue to make student loan payments as usual. But in the long run, lawmakers could step up scrutiny of MOHELA and other federal servicers.

New Rules: Pregnant Workers Must Get Time Off for Birth, Abortion
Regulations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act include time off for childbirth, abortion, miscarriages and more.

What Not to Do During Mortgage Preapproval
You could hurt your home loan application by taking on new debts, changing jobs or otherwise calling your financial stability into question.

5 Questions to Ask When Helping an Older Parent With Money
Credit still matters as we age. Here’s how you can help parents or other older adults check in on theirs.