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Tips for Successfully Making Extra Student Loan Payments 11/18/2020 12:00am • In response to the coronavirus pandemic's economic fallout, the U.S. government took the unprecedented step of pausing most federal student loan payments. Although the pause may be extended, it is currently set to expire on Dec. 31, meaning loan payments will resume in January. While many borrowers Common Retirement Financial Fears and How to Overcome Them 11/18/2020 12:00am • Thinking about your 401(k) investments and uncertainties about the future can be enough to make even the best planners feel anxious about retirement. While it's common to have money-related retirement concerns, the good news is that these worries don't have to linger. A few steps in the right direc Q&A with The Economist Intelligence Unit on Industry Trends in 2021 11/18/2020 12:00am • With Election Day in the rearview mirror and a vaccine on the horizon, things finally seem to be looking up as we near the end of 2020. But looking ahead to next year, many questions remain about what may be in store for the global economy and the markets. The Economist Intelligence Unit, the resea Can you retire on $1 million? Here's how far it will go 11/17/2020 07:50am • Becoming a millionaire seems like a surefire way to live comfortably. However, if you are no longer working, just how long will a million dollars last in retirement? The financial technology company SmartAsset looked at average household expenses and found that, nationwide, a $1 million nest egg How to File a Tax Return When You're Unemployed 11/17/2020 12:00am • If you are unemployed, it may feel like a kick in the teeth, but you still must file a tax return by the April 15 due date. The steps you need to take to prepare your 2020 return are the same as in previous years. Here's what to know about filing taxes when unemployed. 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I enjoyed teaching others and having a life outside school. However, pressure mounted as the semester wore on and my workload grew. The extra money w Commentary: Mr. President, Please Don't Forget Us Billion Africans 11/13/2020 12:00am • JOHANNESBURG -- Dear Mr. President-elect: Africa is watching in amazement as America faces what many perceive to be an existential crisis. Never before has the world's most powerful country been so divided. From continued social injustice and the storming of streets across the country in protest, t 8 Best Short-Term Bond Funds 11/13/2020 12:00am • Low interest rates are here to stay for the time being.When the Federal Reserve cut interest rates to near zero earlier this year, yields fell across the board -- most notably in short-duration bond funds, for which the Fed's monetary policy often has the greatest influence. 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