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What Is Student Loan Bankruptcy? You may have heard that student loans cannot be discharged in bankruptcy. That statement oversimplifies the truth. You actually can get student loans discharged in some cases, but the bar is higher, and the process is more burdensome than it is for other types of debt. Filing for bankruptcy to

At the dawn of the 20th century, heavy industry and big business were in their infancy and a great deal of human labor was needed in order to facilitate the mushrooming Industrial Revolution. This quickly led to widespread abuse of workers, including children, who were often consigned to sweatshops where they were forced to toil

Most people and businesses who file (or filed) certain 2019 or 2020 tax returns late are going to receive penalty relief in the form of refunds or abatements from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Even if you already paid those penalties, the IRS intends to issue refunds or credits. The agency says nearly 1.6 million

Some investors are comfortable with the idea that unscrupulous means are sometimes necessary for making gains in a portfolio. However, it is possible to profit while using an ethical investment strategy—and you don’t need to join Greenpeace to do so. As more investors demand socially responsible investing (SRI) options, we’ll take a look at SRI

A vasectomy, a surgical sterilization for those with testes, is up to six times cheaper than a tubal ligation, the surgical procedure designed to permanently prevent pregnancy by interrupting the movement of eggs from the ovaries. The reason for the cost difference is simple, says Peter Weiss, M.D., assistant clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology

Credit Sesame is a free personal financial management tool that assists users with monetary liabilities. While other financial management tools incorporate bank accounts, retirement investments, and target savings goals, Credit Sesame stays on the debt side of the transaction. It specializes in tracking and monitoring the financial obligations of each user as well as providing

Being your own boss is a wonderful feeling, but it also comes with the responsibility of knowing how much to charge for your services. You may enjoy the freedom to take your career in whatever direction most interests you and to decide your own work schedule, dress code, and daily routine. But you also have

Fitness equipment company Peloton Interactive, Inc. (PTON) announced, on Aug. 24, 2022, a deal to sell a variety of its products through Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN). Previously, Peloton’s new products and accessories were sold strictly through its own e-commerce site, inside sales channels, and global showrooms. Peloton indicates that this initiative is designed “to innovate and

Key Takeaways Nvidia’s data center revenue came in below analysts’ expectations, with growth decelerating from the previous quarter’s pace. Demand for services offered by data centers has grown rapidly during the pandemic, boosting demand for Nvidia’s chips. Nvidia’s data center segment is its biggest platform, with data center revenue eclipsing gaming revenue. Source: Predictions based

If you need cash for a down payment for a home, and you have a 401(k) retirement plan, you might be wondering if you can use these funds. Typically when you withdraw funds from a 401(k) before the age of 59½, you incur a 10% penalty. You can use your 401(k) toward buying a house

Corruption is a problem all over the world. Soccer’s governing organization, Fédération Internationale de Football Association, or FIFA, is just one example, with several executives found guilty of racketeering and money laundering in 2015. The college admissions world was rocked in 2019 after several high-profile celebrities faced legal trouble—including charges of bribery and several types

Recourse vs. Non-Recourse Loans: An Overview A recourse loan allows a lender to pursue additional assets when a borrower defaults on a loan if the debt’s balance surpasses the collateral’s value. A non-recourse loan permits the lender to seize only the collateral specified in the loan agreement, even if its value does not cover the

The stock market reflects all known information as stated by the efficient market hypothesis, processing and assimilating new data rapidly through the mechanism of buying and selling. The stock market is also forward-looking, which explains why a company’s stock may fall, even when reported earnings improve from the previous quarter. Apple’s stock history is a

Today, President Biden is expected to announce his long-awaited plan to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for millions of borrowers. The President is also anticipated to further extend the pause on federal student loan payments, interest, and collections until the end of the year. Key Takeaways Borrowers will be able to get

Mortgage rates have been on the rise for three consecutive days across most loan types. For its part, the flagship 30-year average has climbed more than three-tenths of a percentage point since Friday, pushing it further above the 6% mark. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages Thirty-year mortgage rates moved higher for a third day Tuesday,

We’re a nation of collectors, and more and more of us view our collectibles as alternative investments, a valuable way to diversify our assets.  According to a recent survey , one in three adult Americans reports they collect some type of physical items. Whether they’re amassing sports memorabilia or stamps, trading cards or toys, fine

If you recently inherited—or expect to inherit—retirement plan assets, you should keep Sept. 30 in mind. It’s a very important date when it comes to retirement accounts with multiple beneficiaries; it’s the date for determining whether an inherited individual retirement account (IRA) has a designated beneficiary or beneficiaries. An IRA is considered to have a

The First Labor Day Having the first Monday in September off from work was significant for American workers in 1894, when Labor Day was declared a national holiday. Working conditions in the country’s factories, railroads, mills, and mines were grim. Employees, including many children, were often required to work 12 hours a day, six days

When central bankers from around the world gather in Jackson Hole, Wyoming later this week, they will be confronting fresh data suggesting the global economy is at risk of sliding into recession. Surveys of purchasing managers from Asia to Europe, and in the U.S., show business activity contracting, with little sign of a turnaround anytime soon. U.S. private-sector business

The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is calculated by dividing a company’s stock price per share by its earnings per share (EPS), giving investors an idea of whether a stock is under- or overvalued. A high P/E ratio may suggest that investors are expecting higher earnings growth in the future compared to companies with a lower P/E.