FAFSA’s Expected Family Contribution Is Going Away. Good Riddance. The dollar figure that the federal financial aid form spits out has long left families confused and despondent. And then there are those great expectations.
Social Security Seemed Like a Future Problem. The Virus Changed That. Even before the pandemic, Social Security’s finances were under growing pressure. The next president and Congress will play a crucial role in what happens next.
Making Financial Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts The president-elect is considering tax changes that could affect stock sales, selling a family business and leaving money to heirs. But we still don’t know how much he’ll be able to do.
When Medicare Choices Get ‘Pretty Crazy,’ Many Seniors Avert Their Eyes A new study shows that more than half of enrollees don’t review or compare their coverage options annually.
For Millions Deep in Student Loan Debt, Bankruptcy Is No Easy Fix It’s an extremely difficult debt to discharge, and only a few hundred people a year even try. Here are the stories of some who succeeded — mostly.