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More Americans expect to miss a debt payment in the months ahead: What that does to your credit score

Wed Jan 14 3:20 pm

One missed payment could ding a credit score by about 80 points, on average, according to a new report by LendingTree.
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Student loan borrowers in default may miss out on Trump's 'largest tax refund season of all time'

Wed Jan 14 1:35 pm

The Trump administration is predicting larger tax refunds for the 2026 tax season, but the millions of student loan borrowers in default may miss out.
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Latest IRS budget cuts may be lower than expected, but still could impact taxpayers, experts say

Wed Jan 14 1:50 pm

House lawmakers this week could vote to approve a smaller IRS budget. Here's what that may mean for taxpayers.
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As enhanced ACA subsidies lapse, millions poised to drop health insurance

Tue Jan 13 5:24 pm

About 1.5 million people have dropped their Affordable Care Act marketplace health coverage, federal data shows. The decline comes as premium subsidies lapsed.
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Bigger tax refunds are coming for 2026 — what it could mean for the economy

Tue Jan 13 12:55 pm

Bigger tax refunds could be coming in 2026 due to changes enacted in President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill." Here's how it could impact the economy.
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Here’s the inflation breakdown for December 2025 — in one chart

Tue Jan 13 11:42 am

The consumer price index was unchanged in December, and the inflation rate for some consumer staples like food and electricity remains elevated.
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More drivers have $1,000-plus car loan payments. Here's what buyers can expect in 2026

Tue Jan 13 7:30 am

The share of new-car buyers who pay $1,000 or more per month for their auto loans rose to a new record in the fourth quarter, according to Edmunds data.
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What the Justice Department investigation of Fed Chair Powell may mean for your money

Mon Jan 12 6:00 pm

The Justice Department's criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell could have far-reaching impacts on consumer wallets, economists say.
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Trump floats 1-year, 10% credit card interest rate cap — what that could mean for your money

Mon Jan 12 5:12 pm

President Donald Trump called for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates. Here's what experts say that could mean for cardholders, if implemented.
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This is one of the ‘most important steps’ before tax season opens, IRS says

Mon Jan 12 9:16 am

The 2026 tax season opens on Jan. 26. To prepare, you should access your IRS online account, which could save time later, experts say.
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How tax-efficient investing could boost your portfolio returns in 2026 and beyond

Mon Jan 12 5:36 pm

Now is the time to consider how changes in tax law, along with tax-efficient investing strategies, can boost your portfolio.
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For 2026, these 401(k) details 'matter more than ever,' advisor says. What you need to know

Mon Jan 12 1:55 pm

There are higher 401(k) contribution limits for 2026. Here are other key changes investors need to know.
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