If you have a federal student loan, the payments are deferred through September 30, 2020, without penalty or interest. Collection activities against borrowers who were already behind on payments will also be suspended. Students who leave school for a coronavirus-related reason will have student loan obligations canceled and won’t have to return grants.
SOME TIPS FOR SELF DEFENSE AGAINST HIGH HEATING BILLS
1. Check and replace your furnace air filter frequently. 2. Run the fan all the time to keep the warm air circulating throughout the house. 3. Shut off vents in unused areas of the house, but do not shut off too much of the house so the furnace does not overheat. 4. Close the blinds … Read More
DO YOU HAVE A TIMESHARE YOU DON’T WANT?
Timeshares are notoriously difficult to resell, even at a substantial loss. As more people try to get out of unwanted timeshares, criminals are targeting owners with direct mailings, telemarketing, and offers of free lunches and dinners. The scammers claim they can get timeshare owners out of their obligations for an up-front fee, sometimes as much … Read More
SOME FAST FACTS ABOUT WHAT AFFECTS YOUR CREDIT SCORE
1. Checking your credit score yourself does not affect the score, but if you apply for a loan or credit card and your score is checked, it lowers your score temporarily. That is the difference between a soft pull and a hard pull. 2. Getting married does not affect your credit score since each person … Read More
CLAIMING SOCIAL SECURITY
People can start benefits as early as age 62, but monthly payments increase the longer a person delays, up to age 70. One study found that 57% of retirees would build more wealth over their lifetimes by waiting until they reach age 70 to start collecting their Social Security benefits. But in reality, most people … Read More
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