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Egg prices crossed the $6 barrier in March of last year, but they have since fallen as farmers have replenished their flocks.
Urea fertilizer prices have climbed 47% since the end of February, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Key PointsThe Department of Education is moving forward with a rule that would cut off federal student loan access for college programs whose graduates earn less than a typical high school graduate (for undergraduate programs) or less than a typical bachelor’s degree holder (for graduate programs).Programs that fail in two out of three consecutive years lose Direct Loan eligibility for at least two years.Institutions where more than half of students or funding comes from failing programs could lose all Title IV aid (including Pell Grants) for those programs. The U.S. Department of Education is moving forward with a proposed rule…
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A new class action lawsuit accuses Intuit, TurboTax, Credit Karma, and four partner banks of charging active-duty military borrowers fees on “0% interest” refund advance loans that exceeded the legal cap under the Military Lending Act. The case, Bostick v. Intuit Inc., was filed March 31, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California (Case No. 3:26-cv-01444).Why It Matters: The Military Lending Act caps the Military Annual Percentage Rate (MAPR) at 36% for active-duty service members and their dependents. That cap doesn’t just cover the stated interest rate — it includes fees, required insurance premiums, and most other…
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One of the key ways to FIRE is to save and invest aggressively. You’ve forecasted your misery, therefore, you know that by the time your misery becomes a reality, you’ll have invested enough money to retire early and break free from the grind. Obviously, if you don’t forecast when you’ll be miserable, you’re probably not going to invest aggressively today to have the optionality to break free in the future. As a result, you’ll just end up bitter and angry at life, turning to internet forums or social media to vent your frustrations about how life isn’t fair. The thing…
This was a big week for higher education and student loan news. Hampshire College announced it will permanently close, a federal court deadline forced automatic student loan discharges for thousands of borrowers, and Georgia approved tuition increases across its entire public university system.Meanwhile, Congress took aim at changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and a new report revealed that college fundraising hit a record high — but with a catch.Here’s a quick look at the most important stories shaping higher education and student finances this week for April 17, 2026.🎓 Headlines at a GlanceHampshire College announces permanent closure after decades…
Some analysts say the most likely outcome for Live Nation would be more damages and penalties. Shares of the concert-ticketing giant rose on Thursday after falling a day earlier.
Quick SummarySimple budgeting app that follows the 50/30/20 method Available for download on iOS or Android devices$19.99/month or $99/year 3-day free trial GET STARTED ProsSimple approach to budgetingQuick account opening and setupAutomated spending insights and alertsConsLimited features and customizationSame price as similar apps, but with less featuresMany users have complained of app glitches Dollarwise is a mobile-only budgeting app designed to make managing your finances simple. It uses the popular 50/30/20 budgeting rule and was created by financial influencer Caleb Hammer. It’s built for beginners looking for an easy way to track their spending without getting overwhelmed by custom budget categories or layers…