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November 12, 2026

Trump Accounts Top 70 Million, But Parents Claimed Fewer Than 1% Of Auto-Opened Accounts

Parents opened 7 million Trump Accounts by July. Treasury auto-opened 60 million more in October, but fewer than 1% were claimed in the first week.

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Trump Accounts Top 70 Million, But Parents Claimed Fewer Than 1% Of Auto-Opened Accounts

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Student Loan Delinquency Hits 10.9% In New York Fed Q3 2026 Report

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November 10, 2026

Treasury Student Loan Data System: What Borrowers Should Know

Treasury is creating a new system to hold Education Department records on federal student loan borrowers, Pell Grant recipients, parents and spouses.

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November 10, 2026

California Mileage Tax: How A Per-Mile Road Charge Would Work And Who Would Pay More

California’s mileage tax study ends in 2026. See how a 2.8-cent road charge would replace the 63.4-cent gas tax and which drivers would pay more.

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PangoBooks Review: Is It Legit And Safe For Buying And Selling Books?

Pangobooks is an online marketplace for buying and selling books, but is it a legit way to make money? Find out in our Pangobooks review.

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November 9, 2026

December 11 Shutdown Deadline: What It Means For Student Loans, The FAFSA And Tax Refunds

Federal funding runs out December 11. Here’s what a shutdown would mean for student loan payments, Pell Grants, the FAFSA and the 2027 tax season.

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November 9, 2026

Foyer Home Savings Review: Is A 6% Down Payment Match Worth It?

Foyer matches up to 6% of what first-time homebuyers save, but only pays out at closing. We ran the math against top high-yield savings accounts.

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November 8, 2026

Social Security Maximum Taxable Earnings Rise To $192,300 In 2027

The SSA set 2027 maximum taxable earnings at $192,300, up from $184,500. See the new Social Security tax limit, who pays more and what changes for you.

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November 8, 2026

New York Part-Time TAP Now Covers Students Taking 3 Credits

New York’s HESC delivered $1 billion in state financial aid in 2025-26. Part-Time TAP now starts at three credits. See who qualifies and what it covers.

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November 8, 2026

DOJ: Federal Magnet School Grants Can’t Fund Racial Balancing

A Justice Department opinion says federal magnet school grants must remedy proven discrimination. Here’s what it means for 60 grants in 18 states.

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November 7, 2026

New England College Locks Tuition At $12,000 For 39 NH High Schools

New England College will lock tuition at $12,000 a year for graduates of 39 New Hampshire high schools. See who qualifies and what students actually pay.

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November 7, 2026

How To Secure Your Financial Information: 10 Steps To Protect Yourself

Freeze your credit, switch to passkeys, get a free IRS IP PIN, and lock your phone number. Ten steps to protect your bank accounts and identity right now.

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November 6, 2026

Should My Wife Consolidate Her Student Loans To Lower Our Payment?

Consolidating student loans after July 1, 2026 costs you IBR. Here’s the plan that drops this one-income family’s payment to about $343 a month.

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