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Federal Student Loan Forgiveness: Your Questions Answered 12/01/2022 07:00pm • The Biden Administration announced Aug. 24 a plan to cancel up to $20,000 in federal student loan debt, which would affect many of the nearly 43 million Americans who borrowed to attend college. The plan has since come under several legal challenges, causing the U.S. Department of Education to stop Questions to Ask Yourself During Retirement Planning 11/30/2022 07:00pm • Many people are living longer, which means your retirement could last for decades. But that doesn't mean you should start planning later. Developing a thoughtful plan can help you have a positive experience in retirement. Here are seven questions to ask yourself before you retire: -- When do you wan China to punish internet users for 'liking' posts in crackdown after zero-COVID protests 11/30/2022 03:24am • Internet users in China will soon be held liable for liking posts deemed illegal or harmful, sparking fears that the world's second largest economy plans to control social media like never before. China's internet watchdog is stepping up its regulation of cyberspace as authorities intensify their 8 Benefits of Unretiring 11/29/2022 07:00pm • Retirement is often painted as the ideal way to spend your time after decades of working. No alarm clocks and a free schedule are often considered some of the perks you'll find. However, for many, the chance to return to work holds additional appeal. It could help you in multiple ways, ranging from How to Refinance Your Car Loan 11/28/2022 07:00pm • Refinancing an auto loan can help you lower your interest rate, reduce your monthly payments or even allow you to tap into the equity of your vehicle. And unlike a mortgage refinance, refinancing a car loan is inexpensive. If your credit score has improved since you first took out your auto loan, in Can You Retire on $1 Million? Here's How Far It Will Go 11/28/2022 07:00pm • Becoming a millionaire seems like a surefire way to live comfortably in retirement, but is it really? More than a third of millionaires say it will take a miracle for them to have a secure retirement. That's according to the 2021 Natixis Global Survey of Individual Investors, which polled 1,617 peop Layoffs, ultimatums, and blue check marks: Elon Musk's first month at Twitter 11/27/2022 05:01am • Sunday officially marks one month since the world's richest man took the helm at Twitter. In that time, Elon Musk initiated mass layoffs and gave remaining staffers a cryptic ultimatum, reinstated the accounts of controversial figures including former President Donald Trump, and launched -- then What is Small Business Saturday? 11/22/2022 07:50am • Chances are, you do not have memories of being a little kid and going with your parents to Small Business Saturday sales. That's because as shopping holidays go, Small Business Saturday is pretty new. It's also an excellent way to not just find unique holiday gifts but often ones with fairly signifi How to Invest $100,000 for Retirement 11/21/2022 07:00pm • When you have a lump sum of investable cash on the line, knowing where to steer that money for maximum retirement income can be a tough decision, especially when the stock market is roiling and nobody knows what happens next. When investing for retirement, you want to grow your savings over time, bu Moore reveals second rung of his Maryland State House leadership team 11/20/2022 01:21pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Gov.-elect Wes Moore (D) book-ended his week with announcements of top staffers who would be joining his administration when he takes over How to Take 401(k) Hardship Withdrawals 11/17/2022 07:00pm • If you're short on funds and looking for resources to get through an emergency situation, you may have considered taking money out of your 401(k) plan. There are several specific circumstances when current employees can take 401(k) withdrawals to cover sudden costs. Retirement accounts are typically How to Adjust Your Tax Withholding 11/17/2022 07:00pm • You may not have thought much about the forms you filled out on your first few days in a new job. But you likely filled out a W-4 form, which helps to determine how much of your income your employer will withhold, or keep from your paycheck for federal taxes. Having too much tax withheld can mean sm 5 Steps to Help Clients Stay on Track for Retirement 11/17/2022 07:00pm • During his stretch in the Oval Office, President Dwight D. Eisenhower kept a tight grip on his time. He asked his staff to separate requests that reached his desk into two categories -- important matters and urgent matters. When asked about his strategy, Eisenhower said, "What is important is seldom Decision on I-495/I-270 toll lanes contract delayed; project’s fate now rests with Moore, new BPW 11/17/2022 03:11pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The Maryland Department of Transportation will not seek approval of a multibillion-dollar contract to build toll lanes on Interstates 270 an How People With Disabilities Can Find Jobs 11/16/2022 07:00pm • People with disabilities can struggle to find fulfilling jobs that are well-suited to their skills. However, advocacy organizations and government and corporate partners work to remove barriers to help them find meaningful careers. "We know people with disabilities want to work. We know that people