Got student loan debt? Here’s how to get up to $2500 tax deduction
According to the IRS, you may be able to deduct a portion of student loan interest from your taxable income — up to $2,500. Find out if you qualify.
According to the IRS, you may be able to deduct a portion of student loan interest from your taxable income — up to $2,500. Find out if you qualify.
New FAFSA reveal comes with complications, delays
The Department of Education began its soft launch of the overhauled 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2024-2025 FAFSA form expands eligibility for federal student aid, including Pell Grants, and provides a streamlined user experience.
The Department of Education began its soft launch of the overhauled 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2024-2025 FAFSA form expands eligibility for federal student aid, including Pell Grants, and provides a streamlined user experience.
When will the IRS start accepting tax returns in 2024? When you can file, other things to know
Americans can soon begin filing their 2023 tax returns. Here are some changes to know as taxpayers begin the process.
Americans can soon begin filing their 2023 tax returns. Here are some changes to know as taxpayers begin the process.
$44.5 million in federal funding going toward rural communities to improve higher education access
Due to fewer students in rural communities attending college, the Biden-Harris administration plans to send $44.5 million in funding to 22 rural institutions.
Due to fewer students in rural communities attending college, the Biden-Harris administration plans to send $44.5 million in funding to 22 rural institutions.
Seniors say 2024 Social Security payment increase not enough to keep up with inflation: survey
As seniors deal with rising inflation, some consider rejoining the workforce to deal with rising costs.
As seniors deal with rising inflation, some consider rejoining the workforce to deal with rising costs.
Major supermarket chain alerts customers to information breach after discovering skimmer devices
The breach involved the discovery of skimmer devices on PIN pads, potentially compromising customer payment card information. The tampered PIN pads were found between November 3 and November 9.
The breach involved the discovery of skimmer devices on PIN pads, potentially compromising customer payment card information. The tampered PIN pads were found between November 3 and November 9.
More Americans are racking up credit card debt
A new report shows that nearly half of Americans have carried credit card debt for more than a year.
A new report shows that nearly half of Americans have carried credit card debt for more than a year.
PepsiCo products removed from supermarket giant's shelves over 'unacceptable' price hikes
It's a problem that other major companies in the industry have taken issue with as well.
It's a problem that other major companies in the industry have taken issue with as well.
Congressional leaders announce agreement on spending levels
Congressional leaders have reached an agreement on topline spending levels for the current fiscal year that could help avoid a partial government shutdown later this month.
Congressional leaders have reached an agreement on topline spending levels for the current fiscal year that could help avoid a partial government shutdown later this month.
Gas prices dip as holiday season ends: AAA
The national average for a gallon of gas edged down slightly this week. Pump prices have declined due to weak gas demand and an uptick in supply.
The national average for a gallon of gas edged down slightly this week. Pump prices have declined due to weak gas demand and an uptick in supply.
Two $10K tips left by same customer at Texas family-owned restaurant
It's happened not once, but twice. A family-owned restaurant in Bastrop received an unexpected gift worth thousands of dollars.
It's happened not once, but twice. A family-owned restaurant in Bastrop received an unexpected gift worth thousands of dollars.
Lower gas prices expected in 2024 and weather, geopolitics could play role
Analysts said growing oil production in the U.S., as well as greater inventories, could lead to prices falling by at least 15 cents through the year.
Analysts said growing oil production in the U.S., as well as greater inventories, could lead to prices falling by at least 15 cents through the year.
Ice cream brand offering $5K endorsement deal to those who keep New Year’s resolutions
Eating ice cream could actually benefit your New Year’s resolution in 2024. Ten lucky people will be paid $5,000, receive exclusive swag and get a series of one-on-one coaching sessions to help them achieve their goals.
Eating ice cream could actually benefit your New Year’s resolution in 2024. Ten lucky people will be paid $5,000, receive exclusive swag and get a series of one-on-one coaching sessions to help them achieve their goals.
Only half of U.S. credit card consumers believe they can pay off their December balance in full, survey finds
As we kick off 2024, a recent LendingTree survey reveals cardholders are dreading the reality of paying their monthly statement balance.
As we kick off 2024, a recent LendingTree survey reveals cardholders are dreading the reality of paying their monthly statement balance.
'We’ll split it': Virginia brothers fulfill lifelong pact, share $230,000 lottery win
Two brothers in Virginia have kept their lifelong pact and decided to split a lottery win equally.
Two brothers in Virginia have kept their lifelong pact and decided to split a lottery win equally.
Homeowners insurance rates on the rise, mainly due to increase in natural disasters
Homeowners insurance rates on the rise across the country, with climate change being a contributing factor.
Homeowners insurance rates on the rise across the country, with climate change being a contributing factor.
Taking control of your finances in 2024
A lot of people are setting resolutions and one that always is a big is getting your finances in order. Financial advisor Steven Conners, of Conners Wealth Management, joins AZAM to discuss tips on how to take control of your finances in the new year.
A lot of people are setting resolutions and one that always is a big is getting your finances in order. Financial advisor Steven Conners, of Conners Wealth Management, joins AZAM to discuss tips on how to take control of your finances in the new year.
Claudine Gay to continue as Harvard faculty member, likely to keep $900K salary
Harvard President Claudine Gay will likely earn nearly $900,000 a year and will continue on as a faculty member at the prestigious Massachusetts' university.
Harvard President Claudine Gay will likely earn nearly $900,000 a year and will continue on as a faculty member at the prestigious Massachusetts' university.
$6.1M lottery ticket sold at Goodyear grocery store
Check your tickets! Someone is starting off the new year with a lot more money in their pocket!
Check your tickets! Someone is starting off the new year with a lot more money in their pocket!
$6.1M lottery ticket sold at Goodyear Safeway
A $6.1 million winning ticket for the New Year's Day The Pick jackpot was sold at a Goodyear Safeway, located at 14175 W. Indian School Road. The winning numbers were 1, 9, 16, 22, 28, and 42.
A $6.1 million winning ticket for the New Year's Day The Pick jackpot was sold at a Goodyear Safeway, located at 14175 W. Indian School Road. The winning numbers were 1, 9, 16, 22, 28, and 42.