Federal student-loan borrowers face Sept. 30 deadline for temporary rate cut
Eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers have until Sept. 30, 2026, to enroll in autopay for a temporary 1-point interest-rate reduction through June 2028.
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What the latest mortgage-rate jump means for refinancing in 2026
Mortgage rates rose again on September 10. Here is how homeowners can weigh refinance costs, monthly savings, loan terms and time in the home.
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IRS warns extension filers not to wait for October 15
The IRS says taxpayers with valid 2025 filing extensions should act now: October 15 extends filing time, not the April 15 payment deadline.
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IRS highlights online tools as Oct. 15 tax deadline approaches
The IRS is steering extension filers to account, refund and payment tools before Oct. 15, while warning that the extension does not delay taxes owed.
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New Federal Student Loan Plans Are Available. What Borrowers Need to Check Before September 30
Federal student loan repayment changed July 1. Borrowers should review their plan, SAVE notice, projected payment and auto-pay status before key deadlines.
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Auto Credit Is Expanding Slightly, but Risk Remains Uneven
U.S. auto lending is edging higher, but debt growth and repayment stress remain concentrated among weaker-credit borrowers and nonprime portfolios.
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Senators Demand Answers Over CFPB Complaint Portal Changes
Senators are pressing the CFPB over new verification rules and credit-reporting requirements that add steps for consumers seeking help with financial problems.
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Trump Accounts are open: What families should know about the $1,000 benefit
Trump Accounts can now receive contributions, but the $1,000 Treasury deposit has strict eligibility rules, an IRS election process and long-term limits.
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Student loan repayment changes take effect July 1, 2026: What borrowers need to know now
New federal student-loan repayment options begin July 1, 2026. Here’s what to check on StudentAid.gov before your first payment updates.