The reinstatement of federal student loan payments may lead to confusion and susceptibility to fraudulent schemes. As federal student loan payments resume after a three-and-a-half-year hiatus, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is arming borrowers with essential advice to safeguard against scams The Department urges borrowers to stay updated about federal…
Last year’s controversial overturning of Roe v. Wade, coupled with concerns about court ethics and undisclosed luxury gifts among justices, has led to growing disapproval among more than half of Americans regarding the new Supreme Court cases’s performance. The U.S. Supreme Court is once again at the forefront of national attention, with New Supreme Court…
This followed a prosperous Saturday where two Powerball players clinched $1 million each. In the latest Florida Lottery numbers drawings held on Sunday, no lucky winners emerged, with the exception of Cash Pop These winning Florida Lottery numbers tickets were sold at a Publix store in Manalapan and The Villages. The Florida Lottery numbers games…
Starting from October 1, the program, overseen by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, has adjusted its maximum allotments for the coming year to counter the growing cost of living and inflation. SNAP benefits increase, providing much-needed relief to millions of Americans who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to bolster their grocery…
According to a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau report from June, one in five student loan borrowers may face difficulties when these federal student loan payments restart. As federal student loan payments are set to resume in October, concerns arise, especially for those already struggling with credit card debt However, the initial 12-month period from October…
This resolution marks a crucial step in addressing allegations of deceptive practices related to the Medicare Advantage program. Health insurer Cigna has consented to a substantial $172 million settlement in a Medicare Advantage fraud case The settlement stems from allegations that health insurer Cigna, a prominent health insurance provider, engaged in activities that resulted in…
For some borrowers, the obligation to make student loan payments ceased back in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 payment pause. Cal Poly students are among the 43 million individuals in the United States grappling with a massive $1.6 trillion in federal student loan debt, as per the Department of Education’s estimates The extended suspension…
Weaker-than-expected U.S. economic reports for August’s personal spending and September’s MNI Chicago PMI weighed heavily on the dollar. Lower Bond Yields had a significant impact on the dollar index (DXY00) on Friday, causing it to drop by -0.06% Additionally, dovish U.S. inflation data pushed T-note yields down, further pressing on the dollar after the August…
This crucial legislation, renewed every five years, funds the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a lifeline for many American families. As 1 October 2023 approaches, the specter of a government shutdown in the US is looming large, with the farm bill on the verge of expiration Advocates for hunger prevention are urgently appealing to Congress…