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Student Loan Borrowers Face Looming Credit Score Threat As Repayment Deadline Nears – Financial Freedom Countdown
Millions of federal student loan borrowers are at risk of damaging their credit scores as the deadline for repayment approaches.…
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Retirees Face Tough Times As 2025 Social Security COLA Forecast Slumps To 2.5%, Struggling To Keep Up With Soaring Inflation – Financial Freedom Countdown
As we await the official Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) numbers on 10th October, the Senior Citizens League (TSCL) has…
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Federal Judge Extends Block On Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan, Throwing Pre-Election Plans Into Jeopardy – Financial Freedom Countdown
A federal judge has once again blocked President Biden’s latest attempt at student debt forgiveness, adding another hurdle to the…
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The Biggest Concern After Fed Rate Cuts Is Not What You Think
At long last, after four years, the Federal Reserve has finally cut the Fed Funds rate by 50 basis points,…
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Increasing The Safe Retirement Withdrawal Rate At The Wrong Time
If you’re increasing your safe withdrawal rate for retirement now, you’re likely making a mistake. You might be inadvertently top-ticking…
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Top 10 Fastest-Growing Millionaire Hotspots Revealed – U.S. Cities Struggle As Only 3 Make The List – Financial Freedom Countdown
Henley and Partners have revealed their 2023 ranking of global cities with the highest concentration and fastest-growing numbers of millionaires,…
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Resist The Temptation To Do A Cash-Out Refinance As Rates Collapse
With record-high home equity and declining mortgage rates, the temptation to do a cash-out refinance is growing. I’ve certainly considered…
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U.S. Economic Confidence Plummets As 63% Believe Economy Is Getting Worse – Financial Freedom Countdown
The Gallup Economic Confidence Index, reflecting American sentiment on current economic conditions, fell to -27 in August. Despite remaining negative, this…
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U.S. Budget Deficit Nears $2 Trillion As Soaring Interest Payments On Debt Break $1 Trillion Mark For First Time – Financial Freedom Countdown
The U.S. budget deficit surged to $1.897 trillion for the first 11 months of fiscal year 2024, according to the…
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Car Insurance Fraud As A Side Hustle Is Not Worth The Money
In my post about illegal immigration, a commenter pointed out that I was lucky to avoid greater financial consequences from…
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