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by HopeThe call outs on my post about my kids beginning to migrate were SPOT ON! And as I’ve heard about their plans, I’ve had the same fears. Can I set better boundaries? Be consistent in saying NO or rather, not offering financial help? And essentially reset, the relationship as a parent with now all adult, independent children?First off, I want to be very clear. The issue is with me. My kids do not ask me for help very often. And when they do, it’s been minimal and typically temporary. They are all doing so well at being independent.The problem…
Most computers are stingy with ports, and I hate a cluttered desktop. I recently tested the MOKiN DockPro PU1102 Docking Station to better organize my setup, while giving me more options for productivity and device charging. It’s now earned its place in my home office. This is a sponsored article and was made possible by MOKiN. The actual contents and opinions are the sole views of the author, who maintains editorial independence even when a post is sponsored. Compact, Modern Design One thing many docking stations get wrong is the overall design. They have ample ports, but the docking station…
Student loan refinance rates have held steady over the last week. As of February 26, 2026, student loan refinance lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 3.69% APR and variable rates starting as low as 3.99% APR, depending on credit profile, loan type, income, and repayment term.For borrowers with private student loans especially, refinancing to lower your interest rate can save you thousands of dollars over the life of the loan.💰 Today’s Best Student Loan Refinance Rates At a GlanceHere are the best student loan refinance rates today: Lender Fixed APR Variable APR Credible3.99% – 10.15%3.69% – 11.11% ELFI4.29% -…
Android is built to be a one-size-fits-all system, meaning it keeps many specialized tools running “just in case” you need them. These processes quietly drain your CPU and battery regardless of whether you actually use them. To stop your phone from wasting resources on features that you do not use, follow this guide to disable the primary culprits. Stop Printer Service From Checking for Printers on Your Network Many, if not most, people don’t use their Android phone for printing documents. Yet, Android phones continuously scan the local network for printers by default. Using the mDNS protocol, your phone is…
So far in 2026, a number of index funds that follow alternative strategies to track subsets of the S&P 500 or change the index’s weighting have performed quite well.
Key PointsThe Trump Administration is looking to end Federal ownership of student loans and revert to a private/commercial student loan lending model. Privatizing federal student loans may cut federal losses, but could limit access for many.The current Direct Loan program replaced the FFEL Program in 2010. The Trump administration is once again weighing whether to sell off parts of the federal government’s $1.6 trillion student loan portfolio to private investors — a move that could reshape the nation’s higher education finance system and affect more than 45 million borrowers.According to reports, senior officials at the Education Department and Treasury Department have…
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee says the tech and crypto selloff has gone just about as far as it’s going to go.
Key PointsFAFSA verification is a routine federal review process. Being selected does not mean you made a mistake.Colleges must confirm certain FAFSA information before releasing federal aid. That often requires tax records, income documentation, or identity confirmation.Failing to complete verification can delay (or eliminate) your financial aid eligibility. Each year, millions of students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as the FAFSA. For many, the process ends with a financial aid offer. For others, it pauses unexpectedly with a request for “verification.”Verification can feel unsettling. It should not. This is NOT like an IRS audit and…
Nearly 90% of North American, European firms hedge FX exposure as uncertainty rises, survey says
The ad-tech provider said automotive and packaged-good clients are under pressure.