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GOP Passes Trump’s Education Overhaul And Student Loan Plan As Critics Cry Foul – Financial Freedom Countdown
A sweeping Republican-backed education and tax bill, endorsed by Donald Trump and recently passed by the House, promises to overhaul…
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Federal student loan collections resumed at the start of May, and the Treasury Department has wasted no time ramping up…
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Trump-Branded ‘MAGA Accounts’ Spark Political Fight But Financial Experts Say Stick With 529s For Your Kids – Financial Freedom Countdown
Tucked inside the Republican Party’s sweeping “one big beautiful bill,” which cleared the House early Thursday, is a pilot program…
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Senate Passes Trump’s “No Tax On Tips” Plan – Kamala Endorsed It, Voters Didn’t Buy It – Financial Freedom Countdown
In an unexpected 100-0 vote, the Senate passed the “No Tax on Tips Act,” a move that caught even seasoned…
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Student Loan Delinquencies Surge After 5-Year Pause With Millions Facing Credit Score Hits As Collections Resume – Financial Freedom Countdown
Student loan delinquencies have spiked dramatically in early 2025 according to a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of…
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Social Security’s Clawback Policy Could Bankrupt Seniors: The Devastating Impact Of 100% Overpayment Withholdings – Financial Freedom Countdown
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has reinstated a controversial policy that could significantly impact seniors’ finances. Starting March 27, 2025,…
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Consumer Confidence In U.S. Economy Plunges To 12-Year Low—A Sharp Reversal From January’s Record Optimism – Financial Freedom Countdown
Just two months ago, Americans were riding a wave of economic optimism not seen in years. According to a Gallup…
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Student Loan Advocates To Sue Over Trump’s Order Handing $1.6 Trillion Debt To SBA—Chaos Ahead? – Financial Freedom Countdown
On March 20th, President Trump issued an order to shut down the Department of Education—an action that some legal experts…
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Social Security Slashes $800M In Costs—But Could It Lead To “Breaking Social Security”? – Financial Freedom Countdown
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced sweeping budget cuts totaling more than $800 million for fiscal 2025, targeting hiring,…
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Social Security Sends Over $7.5 Billion In Retroactive Benefits —But Some May Face A Tax Surprise – Financial Freedom Countdown
More than 1.1 million Americans have received long-awaited retroactive Social Security payments, with an average payout of $6,710. While this…
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