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	Student Loan Pauses Are Ending — And A Stricter 2027 Rule Could Cost Borrowers Thousands – Financial Freedom CountdownMillions of borrowers have leaned on student loan forbearance as a safety net when times get tough. But what feels… Read More »
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	Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett Pushes New Bill To Halt Student Loan Payments For Federal Workers During Shutdown – Financial Freedom CountdownAs the federal government shutdown drags into its fourth week, roughly 750,000 federal employees remain without pay. Many are now… Read More »
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	Why Many Seniors Are Ditching Medicare Advantage For Medigap; Even With Higher Premiums – Financial Freedom CountdownAs Medicare open enrollment heats up, millions of seniors are facing one of the most consequential financial decisions of retirement:… Read More »
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	Zillow’s Creepy-Cute List Of 13 American Towns Where Halloween Never Ends – Financial Freedom CountdownFor millions of Americans, Halloween isn’t confined to October 31. It’s an aesthetic, a mindset, and in some cases, a… Read More »
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	Social Security’s 2.8% COLA Raise Could Be Wiped Out By Soaring Medicare Costs, Experts Warn – Financial Freedom CountdownThe Social Security Administration announced that monthly benefits will increase by 2.8% in 2026, slightly above this year’s 2.5% cost-of-living… Read More »
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	Social Security’s 2.8% COLA Raise Could Be Wiped Out By Soaring Medicare Costs, Experts Warn – Financial Freedom CountdownThe Social Security Administration announced that monthly benefits will increase by 2.8% in 2026, slightly above this year’s 2.5% cost-of-living… Read More »
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	Big 2026 Refunds Ahead As Trump’s Tax Bill Kicks In, JPMorgan And Oxford Economics Say – Financial Freedom CountdownMillions of Americans could see significantly larger tax refunds when they file their 2025 returns early next year; and both… Read More »
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	Seniors Are Leaving Medicare Advantage In Droves — Here’s Why Many Say Medigap Is Worth The Higher Cost – Financial Freedom CountdownAs Medicare open enrollment kicks into high gear, millions of older Americans are taking another look at their health coverage.… Read More »
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	America Is Going Broke Slowly: J.P. Morgan’s David Kelly Warns Debt Spiral Could Snap Without Warning – Financial Freedom CountdownJ.P. Morgan Asset Management’s chief global strategist, David Kelly, issued a stark reminder this week: America isn’t going broke overnight;… Read More »
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	Millions Of Student Loan Borrowers Catch A Break As Education Dept. Retreats In Major Forgiveness Lawsuit – Financial Freedom CountdownMillions of student loan borrowers are getting long-awaited relief after the U.S. Department of Education reached a temporary deal with… Read More »
