admin WASHINGTON — In a move that could have major implications for millions of Americans who rely on financial aid to afford school, the Trump administration is attempting to gradually shift government supervision of federal student loan debt to the Treasury Department from the Education Department. The agencies inked a new agreement on March 19 — … Read more
Jif says it’s giving the fans what they want. The “people’s peanut butter” brand is now offering a “simpler” take on the spread customers know, with “Unsweetened Creamy,” a product made with three ingredients: peanuts, salt and palm oil. In addition to a “streamlined ingredient list” featuring U.S.-farmed peanuts, Unsweetened Creamy is the “perfect, no-guesswork … Read more
What does your local grocery store say about your neighborhood? It may seem pretty straightforward: Whole Foods stores tend to be located in pricier, more affluent areas, while discount stores like Dollar General are found in communities with less wealth. But a recent analysis shows that store openings have a lot to do with how … Read more
Student loan borrowers in default will soon face a new collector — the U.S. Treasury. The Department of Education on March 19 announced the Department of the Treasury will take over operations related to all student loans in three phases. The first involves collecting on defaulted federal student loan debt and using private collection agencies … Read more
You just bought a new shirt. It looks clean and crisp, and you’re tempted to wear it right out of the bag. Don’t. It’s a bad idea. I know it’s tempting to skip the laundry room and head straight out the door, but the reality is that your brand-new clothes aren’t nearly as clean as … Read more
As new car prices rise, choosing a reliable car brand is arguably more important than ever before for average American drivers. Reliable new cars can easily last for over 200,000 miles when they’re properly taken care of. Regular maintenance goes a long way, but there are some vehicles that are more dependable than others. J.D. … Read more
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Boldin. You worked and saved for years — you can now sit back satisfied with a job well done and enjoy some leisure. However, are you planning on leaving something to the ones you love? You might be surprised that the best … Read more
Andrii Iemelianenko / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Boldin. Everyone knows that if you want to achieve something, you had better set a goal. However, very few Americans actually do or even know how to set financial goals. According to Schwab’s Modern Wealth Index, only 33% of people have some sort of written … Read more
It’s 3 a.m., your eyes snap open, and suddenly your brain decides it’s the perfect time to review every mistake you’ve ever made and tomorrow’s to-do list. You’re lying there, watching the clock, calculating how exhausted you’ll be in the morning. Stop torturing yourself. I’ve battled middle-of-the-night anxiety myself, and I can tell you that … Read more
Car shoppers could buy or lease a new 2026 Toyota bZ electric crossover SUV for around $30,000 as the Japanese automaker moves aggressively to discount its EV while other automakers are rapidly retreating from the space. Toyota said in a post on its website that car buyers could get $5,000 customer cash off the purchase … Read more