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SNAP Benefits Rise About 3% Starting October 1: New Maximum Amounts and What Else Is Changing
The maximum SNAP benefit for a family of four rises to $1,023 a month starting October 1, 2026, while states take on a bigger share of the program's running costs.
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In Default on Student Loans? A New Online Support Center Lets You Apply to Fix It Without Paper Forms
The Education and Treasury departments launched an online Defaulted Loans Support Center on StudentAid.gov, where borrowers in default can apply for rehabilitation or consolidation.
The Evergreen Edit3 min read
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Sinking Funds: How to Save for Big Expenses Before They Become Emergencies
A sinking fund is money you set aside a little at a time for an expense you know is coming. Here is how to build them, with simple math and real-life examples.
The Evergreen Edit5 min read
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Consumer Confidence Falls to Its Lowest Level Since 2014: What It Says About Prices, Jobs and Your Budget
The Conference Board's consumer confidence index dropped to 81.9 in September, its lowest reading since 2014, as Americans grew more worried about prices, jobs and interest rates.
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Fed's John Williams Says There Is 'No Need for Urgency' on the Next Rate Hike: What It Means for Savers and Borrowers
New York Fed President John Williams said one more rate increase may be appropriate late this year but that there is no need to rush, a message that matters for savings rates and loan costs.
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Education Department Gives Student Loan Borrowers Until Dec. 31 to Lock In a Bigger Autopay Rate Cut
Federal student loan borrowers now have until December 31, 2026, instead of September 30, to sign up for autopay and get a 1-percentage-point interest rate cut that lasts through June 30, 2028.
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10-Year Treasury Yield Hits Its Highest Level Since 2007: What It Means for Mortgages and Savings
The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to about 5.25% on Sept. 28, its highest since 2007, which could keep mortgage rates high while giving savers better returns.
The Evergreen Edit3 min read
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Medicare Advantage Premiums to Fall in 2027 While Part D Edges Up: What to Check Before Open Enrollment
CMS said Sept. 28 that the average Medicare Advantage premium will drop to $12 a month in 2027, while stand-alone Part D drug plans will average $36.
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Newsom Signs California Home Insurance Protections but Vetoes Two Wildfire Claims Bills
On Sept. 27, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed new rules on home insurance nonrenewals and claims penalties but vetoed two bills wildfire survivors had pushed for.
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7 Money Habits That Can Change Your Financial Future
Small, repeatable decisions matter more than big windfalls. These seven habits quietly separate people who build wealth from those who stay stuck.
Maya Okafor8 min read
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How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
A practical, judgment-free plan to create breathing room — even when your income isn't changing.
Maya Okafor8 min read
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