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.