Prepare Now: Student Loan Relief Ends January 31
On August 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced a final extension of the federal student loan payment pause until January 31, 2022. This means millions of federal student loan borrowers will resume making payments after January 31, 2022. Check out these tips to help prepare for loan payments, as they begin again.
7 Tricks Merchants Use to Make You Pay More
Think You’re Getting a Deal? It may be wise to shop around. The only way to make sure you’re not paying too much for anything is to compare prices from several sellers. Companies use an arsenal of marketing tricks to convince customers they’re scoring bargains, often duping them into spending more or paying right away without checking the competition. While many of these tactics have been used for centuries, the methods are increasingly sophisticated and the dishonest claims are bolder. Here are 7 tricks to help you avoid paying those extra costs merchants don’t tell you about.
