Has tuition risen because states stopped funding public colleges? Not at all.
💵 Pay & BenefitsWhy college is really so expensive
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BAH, pay tables, GI Bill, TRICARE changes, and retirement pay — what you earn and what you keep.
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💵 Pay & BenefitsHomeowners tapped $47 billion in equity in the first quarter. What to consider before you borrow
While high home values mean homeowners are sitting on an estimated $11 trillion in equity, it should not be viewed as free money, experts say.
💵 Pay & BenefitsInflation pressures savers to seek higher yields - MSN
Inflation pressures savers to seek higher yields MSN
💵 Pay & BenefitsThe discount for student loan payers who enroll in autopay just went up
The discount will increase to 1 percentage point, from the standard 0.25, and could result in savings of hundreds or thousands of dollars over the lifetime of a loan.
💵 Pay & BenefitsSenate committee proposes 3.6% military pay raise, rejecting White House request for more
The Senate is proposing a lower raise for troops than what was requested, but its bill sets aside additional funding for military quality-of-life programs.
💵 Pay & BenefitsWomen have better retirement savings habits but lower 401(k) balances than men, Vanguard finds
While women tend to save more of their paycheck for retirement, they have lower 401(k) balances due to other factors, including wages that trail men's earnings.
💵 Pay & BenefitsSenate NDAA rejects White House’s tiered military pay raise, proposes 3.6% increase
The Senate’s support for a flat 3.6% military pay raise could complicate the White House’s effort to implement tiered pay increases in fiscal 2027.
💵 Pay & BenefitsFed holds interest rates steady: Here's what that means for credit cards, savings rates, mortgages and car loans
Here’s a look at how the Fed's June interest rate decision may affect your finances.
💵 Pay & BenefitsStudent loan borrowers face glitches and misinformation ahead of major July 1 changes, advocates say
Organizations that work with student borrowers report technical glitches that are making it difficult to get correct information and to access repayment plans.
💵 Pay & BenefitsCovid vaccine linked to broad protections against heart conditions, study finds
The vaccine reduced cardiovascular conditions, hospitalizations and deaths of all causes, including those not linked to covid, researchers said.
💵 Pay & BenefitsMilitary Enlistment Bonuses: Which Branch Pays Most?
Looking for the top military enlistment bonuses? Read our 2026 breakdown of Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps sign-on payouts.
💵 Pay & BenefitsColleges are finally making it easier to transfer academic credits
Schools are launching efforts to simplify this common path through higher education, seeking to boost enrollment and reach a wider mix of students.
💵 Pay & BenefitsPay $50,000 to do her job? This nurse practitioner is suing.
States like Missouri need more health care providers. Loosening licensing rules can help fill the gap.
💵 Pay & BenefitsNew student loan plan comes with higher bills for many. Tax planning can help cut your payments
With some planning, federal student loan borrowers can save on their monthly bills under the U.S. Department of Education's new repayment plan.
💵 Pay & BenefitsSocial Security COLA for 2027 may jump to 4.7%, one estimate finds. This chart shows prices driving the increase
As inflation climbs, Social Security beneficiaries may see a higher cost-of-living adjustment in 2027. Here's which costs spiked most over the past 12 months.
💵 Pay & BenefitsHistoric Veterans Package Rolls 60 Bills Into One Military Congressional Push
Congress unveils a 60-bill veterans package expanding benefits, survivor support, retirement pay and VA services ahead of America250.