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What Happens if You Default on a Loan? 07/05/2023 08:00pm • You may take out a loan, fully intending to pay it back, but then the unexpected happens: You default, failing to repay your debt. Even responsible borrowers can default on loans. Job loss, lost wages and other blows can lead to loan defaults, as can unexpected events, such as the coronavirus pandem College Tuition Payment Plans: A Guide 07/05/2023 08:00pm • As the bill for college rises nationally, some families seek alternative ways to pay tuition and avoid student loan debt. Rather than struggling to pay the large sum of tuition and other fees all at once, an installment plan breaks up the cost into multiple smaller payments over a period of time. "I How to Get a Mortgage for a Rental Property 07/05/2023 08:00pm • With mortgage rates hovering around historic highs, now may not be the optimal time to buy an income property. However, rental income could be a great way to pad your finances against ongoing turbulence. Before you commit to owning a rental property and adding another payment to your monthly expense Can a Debit Card Be Used as a Credit Card? 07/05/2023 08:00pm • When you use your debit card to pay for purchases, you're often given a choice to use your debit card as credit. It might sound like you get to use your debit card as a credit card, but this isn't the case. Choosing between debit and credit at the payment terminal has more to do with how the payment US judge recommends settlement over management of the Rio Grande 07/05/2023 06:53pm • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A federal judge has recommended that the U.S. Supreme Court approve a settlement among three Western states over the management of one of North America’s longest rivers. U.S. Circuit Judge Michael Melloy, the special master overseeing the case, outlined his recommendati Federal Reserve minutes: Some officials wanted to raise interest rates last month 07/05/2023 06:35pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Federal Reserve officials pushed to raise the Fed’s key interest rate by one-quarter of a percentage point at their meeting last month to intensify their fight against high inflation, though the central bank ultimately decided to forgo a rate hike. In a sign of growing div How to prepare for the resumption of federal student loan payments 07/05/2023 06:24pm • For more than three years, borrowers had relief from federal student loan payments, but the pandemic-related pause is ending in October. The Department of Education says you'll get your first bill in September or October, and you'll have 21 days to make your first payment. Financial adviser Ba Q&A: Killer Mike talks grandmother's influence, comparing himself to Wolverine, new album 'Michael' 07/05/2023 03:32pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — It might have taken Killer Mike a decade to offer a solo music project, but the rapper hailing from Atlanta has certainly kept his amplified voice active. As a member of Run the Jewels, Killer Mike, along with producer El-P, pumped out four critically acclaimed albums. He made n Christmas Tree Shops expects to liquidate all of its stores 07/05/2023 02:40pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Christmas Tree Shops is poised to liquidate all of its stores roughly two months after the struggling home-goods retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. When Christmas Tree Shops filed for bankruptcy in early May, the Middleboro, Massachusetts-based chain aimed to comp NC--Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 07/05/2023 01:33pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov Man United gives Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt to Mason Mount after $69 million move from Chelsea 07/05/2023 11:30am • MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Wearing the iconic No. 7 shirt adorned by Manchester United greats like Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham, Mason Mount became the club's first signing of the off-season on Wednesday. And upon completion of his 55 million pounds ($69 million) transfer from Chelsea, the A troubled new power plant leaves Jordan in debt to China, raising concerns over Beijing's influence 07/05/2023 09:34am • ATTARAT, Jordan (AP) — Jordan’s Attarat power plant was envisioned as a landmark project promising to provide the desert kingdom with a major source of energy while solidifying its relations with China. But weeks after its official opening, the site, a sea of black, crumbly rock in the barren de How to Pay Off Student Loans Fast 07/04/2023 08:00pm • No one likes to be in debt, but pushing yourself to pay off your debt as fast as possible isn't always the right answer either. Federal student loan payments are scheduled to resume in October after a pause of more than three years spurred by the pandemic. Once payments resume, you may feel inspired 7 Best ETFs to Buy Now 07/04/2023 08:00pm • With each passing month of 2023, Wall Street continues to put up strong returns despite persistent negativity in the financial media. Sure, inflation and interest rates remain a challenge. And sure, the war in Ukraine and severe droughts fueling catastrophic wildfires are two depressing stories that What Happens If You Don't Pay Your Student Loans? 07/04/2023 08:00pm • With inflation pushing prices up and putting pressure on countless American wallets, those with qualifying federal student loans have received a welcome break. Since March 2020, many borrowers have enjoyed a pandemic reprieve on payments -- including a pause on interest accumulation. But after multi