

Ann Carrns
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Interest Rates on Federal Student Loans to Rise Next School Year
Rates for undergraduate loans could top 5 percent next school year, adding pressure on families already struggling to pay for college.

More Options to Pay for Medical Care, but Some May Be Costly
Consumer experts are warning patients that some offerings charge much higher interest rates than regular credit cards.

How to Deal With Rising Auto Insurance Rates
Premiums are up more than inflation, as insurers deal with rising repair bills and higher car rental rates. But consumers do have some options, experts...

You Can Still File Your 2019 Taxes if You’re Due a Refund
The forms were originally due in the early days of the pandemic. The I.R.S. estimates that 1.5 million people are owed money, but they must...

Rates on C.D.s Are Soaring, but the High Rates May Not Last
Banks are offering the promotional rates to attract deposits. But given concerns about the economy, it’s unclear how long banks will continue to reward savers.

Funeral Homes Don’t Have to List Prices Online. That May Change.
The rule on price disclosure was written before widespread use of the internet. Regulators are considering an update.

What to Do With Your Tax Refund, According to Experts
The average refund is down from last year, but still almost $3,000. One option experts recommend is stashing part of it for unexpected expenses.

A Federal Tool Could Soon Make It Easier to Compare Credit Cards
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which already provides some card details, is asking banks for more information about who qualifies for which cards.

A New Federal Student Loan Program Will Move Millions Toward Forgiveness
The plan aims to fix “historical failures” and will provide debt cancellation to thousands of borrowers, according to the Education Department.

Check Fraud Is on the Rise. Here’s What You Can Do to Prevent It.
Even as fewer people use paper checks, there have been more reports of criminals stealing them from mailboxes and changing the dollar amount and name...