While canceled or reduced loans are generally tax-free at the federal level, you may face hefty tax bills in 19 states.

As the White House has paused all enrollment for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, borrowers already enrolled who need to ...

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The Trump administration’s purge of the federal workforce has left former federal workers scrambling to find new jobs and ...

The Department of Education announced it was laying off employees as part of an effort to halve the agency's staff.

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If you are facing early retirement or sudden loss of your federal career, it is a good idea to have a generous cushion of ...

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A home equity loan could be the smart way to borrow a large sum of money in today's unique economy. Here's why.

Bob Musinski has written about a variety of financial-related topics – including personal and business loans, credit cards and personal credit – for publications such as U.S. News and World ...