Escrow shortages causing increased mortgage payments
In September, Caroline Hernandez, a Florida homeowner, got a notice from her mortgage lender that
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Insurers exit California market after wildfires
Home insurers have already exited markets along the Eastern Seaboard as hurricane risks increase. But
Taxes: NCAA and NIL deals
More and more college athletes are earning money off their name, image, or likeness (NIL)
Taxes when a loved one passes
More Americans are dealing with estate and trust taxes as their baby boomer parents and
Tax policies have disparate racial impact
Tax breaks and tax enforcement are not agnostic when it comes to race, according to
Taxes: Free filing options
If you are unable to afford an accountant or tax preparer, there are free resources
Student Loans: Resources for borrowers
President Biden’s up to $20,000 in student loan forgiveness is on hold as the Supreme
Student Loans: Borrowers in default
Around 7.5 million borrowers were in default before the COVID-19 pandemic and more than 50%
Student Loans: One-time IDR payment adjustment
Income-driven repayment (IDR) plans were considered a fix to a broken student loan system, offering
Student Loans: Income-driven repayment plans
Income-driven repayment (IDR) plans base monthly payments on the borrower’s income, unlike standard payment plans.
Student Loans: Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Borrowers who have been in repayment for at least 10 years and work in public
Student Loans: Discharge, Forgiveness, Cancellation
Although used interchangeably, loan discharge, forgiveness, and cancellation have different relief for borrowers. Loan discharge