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Key PointsThe Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) stopped independently reviewing student loan servicer accuracy and call quality in February 2025, citing severe staff shortages.Before oversight was suspended, four of five federally contracted servicers were already failing accuracy standards and paying financial penalties.The breakdown in oversight comes as millions of borrowers need accurate servicer guidance to navigate major repayment plan changes, including 7 million stuck in the now defunct SAVE plan. The federal government quietly stopped independently checking whether student loan servicers are keeping accurate borrower records (and stopped monitoring the quality of calls with borrowers) in February 2025. More…

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When you switch from Windows to Linux, one of the first things you may notice is that some apps you used every day on Windows are not available in the same way on Linux. For example, apps like Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, and a few others do not have official versions for Linux. WhatsApp is another popular app that doesn’t have an official Linux desktop version. But the beauty of Linux is that there’s always a solution. Even though WhatsApp doesn’t provide a Linux app, there are several simple ways to use it on almost any Linux distribution. Let’s explore…

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There have been a lot of reports lately that Windows is automatically upgrading PCs to the latest feature update or even from Windows 10 to Windows 11. If you want to stay on Windows 10 or a specific feature update, it can be scary to think Windows might upgrade while you aren’t looking. To ensure such an incident never happens, follow the methods below to prevent Windows from upgrading. Is Microsoft Really Upgrading Windows PC Without User Consent? If these upgrades are optional, then why do users’ PCs seem to be upgrading on their own? Interestingly, there is no known…

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Please enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser or access the information through the links provided below. March 11, 2026 Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Associated Banc-Corp For release at 6:00 p.m. EDT The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday announced its approval of the application by Associated Banc-Corp, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, to acquire American National Corporation, and thereby indirectly acquire American National Bank, both of Omaha, Nebraska. For media inquiries, please email [email protected] or call 202-452-2955. Last Update: March 11, 2026

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Please enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser or access the information through the links provided below. March 11, 2026 Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by FirstSun Capital Bancorp For release at 6:00 p.m. EDT The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday announced its approval of the application by FirstSun Capital Bancorp, of Denver, Colorado, to merge with First Foundation Inc., of Irving, Texas, and thereby indirectly acquire First Foundation Bank, of Irvine, California. For media inquiries, please email [email protected] or call (202) 452-2955. Last Update: March 11, 2026

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Certificates of deposit (CDs) remain one of the most reliable short-term savings tools, especially for those seeking guaranteed returns as rates fall. As of March 11, 2026, the best 12-month CD rates reach up to 4.15% APY (annual percentage yield), with many banks and credit unions still offering yields far above the national average of 1.55%, according to the FDIC. Over the last several weeks, many banks and credit unions have been raising their 12-month CD rate.Now might be the best time to lock in a guaranteed rate. If you’re looking to earn a predictable return over the next year, these are…

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