The Big Beautiful Bill Act (BBB) will reshape how Americans repay student loans, but the Trump Administration’s landmark legislation is also expected to affect how we pay for nontraditional higher education. The BBB’s new version…

Key takeaways Secured and unsecured loans can be obtained from a bank, credit union or online lender. Secured loans require collateral but can get you access to a larger sum of funds. Unsecured loans do not require collateral. The amount and rates you’re eligible for are based on your creditworthiness.…

Key takeaways A lien serves as legal notice that you owe a creditor for an unpaid loan. Liens are not just associated with unpaid debt — they can result from defaulted property taxes, contractor claims against your home, unpaid HOA dues or judgments. Lenders typically use liens as a collection…

Blue Bell Ice Cream has voluntarily recalled some of its half-gallon cartons due to undeclared nuts, as the products impacted have a labeling error.  The recall of Blue Bell’s “limited quantity of Moo-llennium Crunch Ice Cream half gallon packaged in a Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough carton produced in its Brenham,…

Key takeaways If your annual income is less than the standard deduction, you likely aren’t required to file a tax return. But exceptions apply to self-employed people, taxpayers who file as married filing separately and others. Even if you’re not required to file a tax return, there are many good…