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Today more than 43 million Americans hold student loans, which altogether total over $1.75 trillion. This mammoth amount of student debt is the result of many factors, including the cost of college rising; state and federal governments reducing funding for higher education financial assistance programs; and stagnant wages.
If it ain’t broke, maybe you should fix it anyway. That’s the message consumer advocates and insurance experts want you to hear about your home’s hidden dangers.
Young adults have an upper hand when buying life insurance — they typically qualify for low-cost coverage due to their long life expectancies.
A NerdWallet analysis conducted in March tracked 360 rental car prices across eight major U.S. companies to find which had the cheapest car rentals — and which had the most expensive.
With April 18—the last day to do taxes for 2021—looming, you might be feeling the pressure to get your return filed accurately and on time. But don’t stress: These last-minute tax tips can help you handle tax day like a pro and potentially help you save some cash and stress along the way.