The U.S. Department of Education says it will fix a mistake that would have hurt low-income students, lowering their financial aid. Created at: January 23, 2024 at 09:29PM
Exclusive: The Education Department says it will fix its $1.8 billion FAFSA mistake
Exclusive: The Education Department says it will fix its $1.8 billion FAFSA mistake
The U.S. Department of Education says it will fix a mistake that would have hurt low-income students, lowering their financial aid. Created at: January 23, 2024 at 09:29PM
Education Dept. fast-tracks forgiveness for borrowers with smaller student loans
In a surprise move, the Biden administration announced it is fast-tracking a change that will erase the debts of many federal student loan borrowers after just 10 years. Created at: January 12, 2024 at 11:00AM
U.S. says yes to new bitcoin funds, paving the way for more Americans to buy crypto
Bitcoin ETF gets greenlight from top federal regulator, after years of resistance. The fund will track the price of the cryptocurrency. Created at: January 10, 2024 at 09:37PM
The FAFSA rollout has been rough on students. The biggest problem is yet to come
The Education Department has made a big mistake with this year’s FAFSA — one that could cost students financial aid they’re entitled to. It’s now grappling with how to implement a fix. Created at: January 9, 2024 at 10:00AM
FAFSA delays are straining families and colleges
This year’s federal aid form is new and improved. But it came three months later than normal, and in its first week, online access has been unpredictable. Created at: January 5, 2024 at 01:47PM
The U.S. Mint releases new commemorative coins honoring Harriet Tubman
The designs featured on the coins honor Tubman’s life and her work as an abolitionist and social activist. The coins include $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins and half-dollar coins. Created at: January 4, 2024 at 10:17PM
To tackle poverty, more states will offer bigger child tax credits in 2024
The new benefits take a cue from a pandemic success story — when an expanded U.S. child tax credit briefly cut child poverty in half. Some states include immigrants and index credits to inflation. Created at: January 1, 2024 at 10:00AM
Where life got pricier & cheaper in 2024
How did the cost of life in America change this year? Prices overall continued to climb, though more slowly than they had been. And some actually fell. Created at: December 30, 2023 at 01:17PM
A forecast of what this winter’s heating bills will look like
People in much of the country should enjoy lower heating bills this winter. But many families are still struggling with the cost of staying warm. Created at: December 28, 2023 at 10:28PM