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As Student Loans Come Due Again, Many Borrowers Lose a Lifeline

The payment pause freed up money that gave people breathing room — or allowed them to help family members in need. They will soon have to budget for that expense.

By Jacqui Germain

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Why It’s Smart to Revisit New Year’s Savings Goals Now

There’s still time this year to make adjustments, especially with the coming resumption of student loan payments.

By Ann Carrns

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Tripped Up: What to Do If Your Travel or Tour Company Goes Bankrupt

A family’s dream of seeing a rare warbler was dashed when Bird Watcher’s Digest collapsed. What happens when a tour operator goes under?

By Seth Kugel

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For Many Small-Business Owners, a Necessary Shift to Digital Payments

The pandemic accelerated a transition to cashless payments, forcing a reckoning among small-business owners. But there are benefits: One owner said the switch saved her $3,000 a month.

By Gregory Schmidt