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Parents planning to borrow for a student's college expenses have two main options when it comes to student loans for parents: Parent PLUS loans, which are federal student loans issued to parents, and ...

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Overall household debt reached a record $18.59 trillion in 2025, a $197 billion increase from the year before. U.S. credit card debt alone hit a record $1.23 trillion, according to the New York Fed, ...

A South African couple is planning to launch a pilot project called WattWallet, a “pay just not” prepaid electricity initiative. The concept was born out of the desire to help households that run out ...

If you rent, renters insurance can cover your belongings from damage, loss or theft and protect you if a visitor gets hurt in your apartment or if you damage their property. A growing number of ...