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About 450,000 federal student loan borrowers could have debt canceled under a $23 billion legal settlement involving people who say their colleges misled them. The latest figure expands on our earlier reporting about the 170,000 borrowers whose relief moved forward after a federal appeals court blocked another delay. Those borrowers form part of the wider … Read more
Americans who collect Social Security and continue working can earn more in 2026 before the government begins withholding part of their retirement benefits. The main limit is $24,480 for people who remain below full retirement age throughout 2026. A higher limit of $65,160 applies to people who reach full retirement age during the year. Workers … Read more
SNAP recipients and some households that do not receive food assistance could get an extra $60 each month to buy fruits and vegetables under a bill introduced in Congress. The Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act would create a five-year pilot program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. States selected for the program would send … Read more
Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income provide monthly assistance under separate federal programs. Both programs can support people with qualifying disabilities, but their financial rules, eligibility standards, and payment calculations differ considerably. SSDI is an insurance program connected to a worker’s employment history and Social Security tax contributions. SSI is a needs-based program … Read more