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The Trump administration announced it will transfer much of the U.S. Department of Education's tasks to other agencies.

The grace period for federal student loan borrowers who graduated in May is ending. Here's what to know about starting payments.

Those who buy health insurance on the Affordable Care Act marketplace may lose premium subsidies next year. But there are ways to avoid the "cliff."

As college costs rise, there are still pathways to an affordable degree, new data shows.

Medicare Part B premiums are often deducted directly from Social Security checks, and therefore affect how much of an increase beneficiaries may see in 2026.

Physical gold and gold ETFs carry a higher top tax rate on long-term investment profits than traditional assets like stocks.

Medical expenses are often unpredictable and unwelcome, but there may be some strategies that help lessen the sting of them.

As the AI boom redefines work, new grads face a shrinking share entry-level jobs. For colleges, this brings added attention to return-on-investment scrutiny.

Working longer and tapping home equity can help boost retirement readiness, but the strategies aren't accessible to everyone.

While giving thought to your 401(k) when you're laid off may not be top of mind, be sure not to forget about figuring out what to do with those assets.