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2020 could be the year everything changes for people with student debt

CNBCNovember 18, 2019November 18, 2019

by CNBCNovember 18, 2019November 18, 201906

Presidential campaign proposals and recently introduced legislation aim to rewrite the rules around student loan interest, repayment and refinancing. Source link: Click here for more

Last year Americans racked up over $1,000 in holiday debt — this year they plan to spend even more

CNBCNovember 16, 2019November 16, 2019

by CNBCNovember 16, 2019November 16, 201907

Last year’s holiday tab took months to pay off. Here are some steps you can take this season to ensure you don’t end up even deeper in the red. Source link: Click here for more

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Despite gridlock in Washington, these big changes could be in store for your finances

CNBCNovember 16, 2019November 16, 2019

by CNBCNovember 16, 2019November 16, 201907

There’s a number of bills underway with bipartisan support that could impact your wallet. Source link: Click here for more

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Global debt surged to a record $250 trillion in the first half of 2019, led by the US and China

CNBCNovember 15, 2019November 15, 2019

by CNBCNovember 15, 2019November 15, 201907

Global debt hit a record high of over $250 trillion, led by a surge in borrowings in U.S. and China, according to a new report. Source link: Click here for more

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Many Americans are drowning in medical debt. Here’s what to know if you need some relief

CNBCNovember 10, 2019November 10, 2019

by CNBCNovember 10, 2019November 10, 201908

High health-care bills are the No. 1 reason that people would consider taking money from retirement accounts or filing for bankruptcy. Medical experts weigh in on what you can do to try to ease the burden. Source link: Click here for more

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Beyond health care: Don’t miss the other benefits of open enrollment

CNBCNovember 9, 2019November 9, 2019

by CNBCNovember 9, 2019November 9, 201903

There are often a variety of benefits available during open enrollment in addition to medical care such as student loan repayment, elder care, pet insurance and mental health assistance. Source link: Click here for more

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Doing this can help military veterans transition easier into civilian life

CNBCNovember 7, 2019November 7, 2019

by CNBCNovember 7, 2019November 7, 2019012

Military members face a host of new challenges when they leave the service. Focusing on their credit score before exiting can help smooth the way, says expert Jim Lebenthal. Source link: Click here for more

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‘We border on predatory’: What this Trump official discovered as the head of America’s student debt

CNBCNovember 3, 2019November 3, 2019

by CNBCNovember 3, 2019November 3, 201907

Here’s why the former Trump administration official in charge of student debt is now calling for most of the debt to be cancelled. Source link: Click here for more

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Citi predicts the greenback could weaken ‘substantially’ — to as low as 85 on the dollar index

CNBCNovember 1, 2019November 1, 2019

by CNBCNovember 1, 2019November 1, 2019022

The U.S. dollar index could fall as low as 85 as the Fed expands its balance sheet, says Mohammed Apabhai, head of Asia Pacific trading strategies group at Citi. Source link: Click here for more

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Here’s what the Fed’s interest rate cut really means to you

CNBC Real EstateOctober 30, 2019October 30, 2019

by CNBC Real EstateOctober 30, 2019October 30, 201906

The Federal Reserve‘s decision to cut interest rates by a quarter point for the third time this year is meant to bolster the economy. Everyday Americans may lose some ground. On the one hand, lower rates often mean cheaper loans, which can impact your mortgage, home equity loan, credit card,...

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Blame it on Instagram: Spending on costumes takes over Halloween

CNBCOctober 29, 2019October 29, 2019

by CNBCOctober 29, 2019October 29, 201908

In the days leading up to Oct. 31, nearly half of millennials admitted making Halloween purchases strictly for the social media posts. Source link: Click here for more

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The holidays are coming up, here’s how to avoid going in to debt

CNBCOctober 27, 2019October 27, 2019

by CNBCOctober 27, 2019October 27, 201906

American consumers are already heavily in debt, here are some steps you can take to ensure you don’t end up even deeper in the red this holiday season. Source link: Click here for more

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Americans now use one-third of their budget to pay off debt. ‘Money disorders’ may be to blame

CNBCOctober 26, 2019October 26, 2019

by CNBCOctober 26, 2019October 26, 201908

“Money disorder” is a term for recurring problems with finances. Issues can include compulsive buying, money hoarding and pathological gambling. Source link: Click here for more

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Trump official quits, calls student loan system ‘broken’ and seeks massive debt forgiveness

CNBCOctober 24, 2019October 24, 2019

by CNBCOctober 24, 2019October 24, 201907

A senior government official appointed by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos resigned on Thursday, saying the current student loan system is “broken.” He called for student debt forgiveness. Source link: Click here for more

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Democrats hope to cut for-profit schools off from federal funding

CNBCOctober 23, 2019October 23, 2019

by CNBCOctober 23, 2019October 23, 201906

A bill introduced this month would ban the U.S. Department of Education from sending its federal grants and loans to for-profit colleges. Source link: Click here for more

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Sallie Mae execs tan at Maui retreat while student debt crisis tops $1.6 trillion

CNBCOctober 17, 2019October 18, 2019

by CNBCOctober 17, 2019October 18, 201905

As borrowers struggle to keep up with their payments, Sallie Mae flew more than 100 employees on its sales team to Hawaii to celebrate $5 billion in sales. Source link: Click here for more

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My 21-year-old sister is saving $200 a month for retirement. Here’s how much she’ll have at 65

CNBCOctober 13, 2019October 13, 2019

by CNBCOctober 13, 2019October 13, 201909

Here’s why my sister is beginning to save for her retirement at 21. Source link: Click here for more

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She has $600,000 in medical debt. Bernie Sanders wants to erase it

CNBCOctober 12, 2019October 12, 2019

by CNBCOctober 12, 2019October 12, 2019010

CNBC spoke to people about how they fell into medical debt and how it shapes their lives. Source link: Click here for more

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Many Americans are still struggling from the Great Recession

CNBC Real EstateOctober 11, 2019October 11, 2019

by CNBC Real EstateOctober 11, 2019October 11, 201908

Pedestrians pass in front of the New York Stock Exchange. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Great Recession has officially been over for a decade. For many Americans, there’s little reason to celebrate. Many people’s finances haven’t recovered from the recession’s blows, according to a survey by personal...

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If you’re in your 20s, forget everything you’ve heard about saving up for an emergency

CNBCOctober 9, 2019October 9, 2019

by CNBCOctober 9, 2019October 9, 201907

You have to start somewhere when it comes to emergency savings. The point is to get started with any amount at all. Source link: Click here for more

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2020 could be the year everything changes for people with student debt

Last year Americans racked up over $1,000 in holiday debt — this year they plan to spend even more

Despite gridlock in Washington, these big changes could be in store for your finances

Global debt surged to a record $250 trillion in the first half of 2019, led by the US and China

Many Americans are drowning in medical debt. Here’s what to know if you need some relief

Beyond health care: Don’t miss the other benefits of open enrollment

Doing this can help military veterans transition easier into civilian life

‘We border on predatory’: What this Trump official discovered as the head of America’s student debt

Citi predicts the greenback could weaken ‘substantially’ — to as low as 85 on the dollar index

Here’s what the Fed’s interest rate cut really means to you

The holidays are coming up, here’s how to avoid going in to debt

Americans now use one-third of their budget to pay off debt. ‘Money disorders’ may be to blame

Trump official quits, calls student loan system ‘broken’ and seeks massive debt forgiveness

Democrats hope to cut for-profit schools off from federal funding

Sallie Mae execs tan at Maui retreat while student debt crisis tops $1.6 trillion

My 21-year-old sister is saving $200 a month for retirement. Here’s how much she’ll have at 65

She has $600,000 in medical debt. Bernie Sanders wants to erase it

Many Americans are still struggling from the Great Recession

If you’re in your 20s, forget everything you’ve heard about saving up for an emergency

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