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Tarra Jackson

From Late to Default: Stopping Student Loan Damage Before It Gets Worse

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 Learn how to protect your credit, avoid default, and find real options for relief. 

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Student loan delinquency is surging, nearly one-third of federal borrowers are at least 90 days behind, according to Bloomberg. That’s about 5.8 million people, up from 21% in February and more than double the pre-pandemic rate of 12%. The return of mandatory payments, combined with high prices and economic pressure, has created a perfect storm. Missed payments are once again being reported…

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Forget 30 Dolls: Rising Tariffs Are Reshaping the Toy Shelf

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 More price hikes may be on the way as import costs surge and exemptions vanish. 

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Toy prices rose at a record pace this spring, increasing 2.2% between April and May while overall inflation rose just 0.1%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Industry experts warn that toy prices may climb further as fresh tariffs on Chinese imports continue to strain supply chains, The Washington Post reports. With more than 75% of toys sold in the U.S. imported from China…

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The 5 Biggest Financial Fears of Investors Around the World in 2025

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 A global survey reveals what’s keeping investors awake at night. 

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Even in the best of times, investors tend to be a nervous bunch. Any time you put money at risk of disappearing in often volatile markets, you are bound to experience a few butterflies. But which fears are foremost on investors’ minds today? Recently, the international financial advisory firm Natixis polled more than 7,000 people in 21 countries and asked them to list their greatest financial…

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20 Easy Jobs You Can Do From the Comfort of Home

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 You can earn money from these jobs without breaking a sweat — or leaving home. 

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Whether you’re struggling with burnout and stress in your current role or simply craving more flexibility, easy remote, work-from-home (WFH) jobs probably sound like the ideal solution to your work-life balance needs. To help you find easy work-from-home jobs hiring now, we’ve outlined job titles and categories to consider in your search. Each of the following jobs features median salary data…

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Wall Street’s Wild $250 Nvidia Bet: Are You Ready for the Fallout?

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 A new Nvidia forecast has people wondering how much one stock can sway their savings. 

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Loop Capital just issued a bold new forecast: a $250 price target for Nvidia. According to TheStreet, that’s about 44% above Wall Street’s average estimate of $172.60. When a veteran analyst makes this kind of aggressive call on the world’s top AI chipmaker, it could shift how investors view the future of tech. Ananda Baruah, an analyst at Loop Capital, believes AI infrastructure spending by…

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Medicaid Shakeup: Millions at Risk Under New Work Rules

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 Proposed restrictions could leave many uninsured and strain local health systems. Here’s what to know, even if the rules don’t directly affect you. 

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Congressional Republicans are considering legislation that could transform health care access for millions by tying Medicaid eligibility to work requirements. Analysts say the potential shift may jeopardize care access for millions, CNBC reports. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” currently under consideration in both chambers of Congress, includes provisions that would, for the first time…

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