The U.S. Department of Education just announced interest rates for student loans will be 6.53% for 2024-25—the highest rate in a dozen years. The rate for graduate students will be even steeper, 8.08%, up from 7.05%. I’m always concerned about any development that could prevent promising students from getting the…
Key takeaways If you struggle to get approved for a personal loan or need a loan in a hurry, products like emergency loan and payday loans may be appealing. All may come with higher interest rates and shorter repayment timelines than a standard personal loan. Payday loans and some no-credit-check…
A woman is in court for charges of theft and fraud after allegedly issuing fake loans and pocketing the cash amounting to $36,000 while working at a payday advance business in Kelowna. Melanie Robertson sat in Kelowna court for the second day of what is scheduled to be a 10-day…
Every year on June 1, student debt in Australia is indexed to inflation. In 2023, high inflation pushed the indexation rate to 7.1%, the highest since 1990. This year, if there is no policy change, student debt balances will be increased by 4.7%. After sustained community pressure to change the…
My husband and I both work full-time. We like our jobs, but we work hard. Our reward? Sending thousands of dollars to the federal government each year. Much like millions of other Americans on Tax Day, we had to write a large check and send it to the Internal Revenue…
Navigating the world of student loans can feel like charting a course through uncharted territory. With the rising cost of education, many students find themselves at the crossroads of ambition and financial reality, pondering the question: “How can I get a loan as a student?” Whether you’re embarking on your…
CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — A middle school robotics team from Wake County has qualified to compete with top teams from around the world. The RoboRisers, a team of seventh graders from Mills Park Middle School in Cary, are heading to the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas. The RoboRisers…
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Finding where to live in North Carolina can be a bit excruciating. Residents here enjoy 300 miles of pristine beaches and some of the country’s most beautiful old-growth hardwood forests and mountain tops. It has sturdy ties along with 2 businesses particularly: furnishings production and the tobacco sector. Where To…