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At-a-Glance✅ Payments still due and loan servicers remain open, collection activity will still happen.✅ IDR applications will still be processed.✅ Pell Grants and Direct Loans will continue to be disbursed, but processing may slow.✅ PSLF ECF processing will still take place.✅ Negotiated rulemaking will continue.❌ PSLF final approvals, buyback processing, and loan consolidation unclear but unlikely.❌ ED ombudsman and customer service unavailable.⚠️ Extended shutdowns may delay FAFSA issue resolution and create backlogs.⚠️ Schools and states may face delayed federal funding for operations. The U.S. government officially entered a partial shutdown on January 31, 2026. It’s clear our government is mismanaged, but…

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Curious about what that IRS transcript code means? Or did you get an error code on WMR?One of the biggest questions we see during tax season are what the various reference codes mean on the IRS Refund Status Tool (previously known as “Where’s My Refund”) – or on the IRS2Go app. A lot of tax filers are getting IRS Reference Codes back, but don’t know what they mean and don’t know if they are in trouble. That is closely followed by what do the various codes on the IRS tax transcript mean (for those that diligently check their transcript daily during…

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The one thing I love about Google TV is having the shows I’m currently watching and the latest releases from my subscriptions in one place. Now, as a Roku user, I’m thrilled with the latest Roku Subscriptions feature that makes Roku even more user-friendly. What is Roku Subscriptions I woke up to a shiny new Roku system update, Roku OS 15.1, which added a new feature to the left-hand menu. The new Subscriptions option instantly stood out, but as usual, Roku doesn’t really tell you much about updates. You just kind of explore and find out what changed. While Roku’s…

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Windows 10 and Windows 11 have had their share of problems. According to the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC), the operating system experienced 11791 security vulnerabilities throughout 2025 (Jan-December 2025), a record 845% increase compared to the previous year. 2024. Microsoft quickly moves in to fix many of these security holes in the system, so it’s essential to stay up to date. Yet, Windows updates can bring their own problems. This guide shows what to do when an update does more harm than good. Note: if a problem here is marked as “FIXED,” it means Microsoft has rolled out an…

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