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This week’s money news

April 1, 2024 By Liz Weston

This week’s top story: April mortgage rates will be stuck in neutral as inflation idles. In other news: Certain borrowers should consolidate their federal student loans by April 30 to get forgiveness, defaulting on a car loan, and what a Kroger-Albertsons merger could mean for grocery shoppers.

April Mortgage Rates Will Be Stuck in Neutral as Inflation Idles
Mortgage rates shouldn’t change much in April, as inflation remains stubbornly elevated.

Do This by April 30 if You Want Loan Forgiveness This Year
Certain borrowers should consolidate their federal student loans by April 30 to get forgiveness — or move a lot closer to it.

What Happens If I Default on My Car Loan?
Defaulting on a car loan can lead to late fees, a dip in your credit and even vehicle repossession.

What a Kroger-Albertsons Merger Could Mean for Grocery Shoppers
Antitrust experts fear the deal, which would be the largest grocery merger in U.S. history, would harm workers and consumers alike.

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