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Grad PLUS Loans End in Four Months. Here’s What Graduate Students Need to Do Now.

Grad PLUS loans end July 1, 2026. More than 440,000 graduate students per year face federal funding gaps, pushing many toward private loans. Here’s what you need to know now.

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Emirates Suspends Flights Indefinitely as Middle East Airspace Crisis Enters Day 2

Emirates suspended flights indefinitely as Iran’s retaliatory strikes grounded 1,800+ flights globally. What travelers with bookings need to know about travel insurance coverage.

Does Travel Insurance Cover Acts of War?

Travel insurance usually excludes acts of war, but cartel violence and military strikes create a gray zone. Here’s what’s actually covered, and what isn’t.

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Florida House Passes Homeowners Insurance Transparency Bill, Requiring Plain-Language Explanations for Rate Hikes

Florida’s House unanimously passed HB 767 on Feb. 26, requiring insurers to explain in plain language why premiums are rising. Here’s what it means for Florida homeowners.

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Core PCE Hits 3.0%, Above Forecast, Pushing Personal Loan Rate Relief Further Into the Future

Core PCE hit 3.0% in December, above forecasts, reinforcing that the Fed won’t cut rates anytime soon. Here’s what that means for personal loan borrowers right now.

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US-Israel Strikes on Iran Shut Down Middle East Airspace, Stranding Thousands of Travelers

US-Israel strikes on Iran on Feb. 28 forced 8+ countries to close airspace, canceling hundreds of flights through Dubai, Doha, and Tel Aviv. Here’s what travelers need to know.

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State Farm Is Sending $5 Billion Back to Auto Policyholders. Here’s What It Means for Drivers.

State Farm is issuing $5 billion in dividends to 49 million auto policyholders, averaging $100 per vehicle, in the largest payout in the company’s 103-year history.

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Personal Loan Balances Hit Record $276 Billion, Driven by Subprime Borrowers Using Debt to Tread Water.

Personal loan balances hit a record $276 billion in Q4 2025, led by subprime borrowers, as TransUnion forecasts 11.2% origination growth for 2026.

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Go Raw Pulls All Quest Cat Food From Shelves Nationwide After Expanding Vitamin Recall. Dog Treat Recall Hits Five Southeast States.

Go Raw has halted all Quest cat food sales after expanding a thiamine recall. Elite Treats chicken chips for dogs were also recalled this week for salmonella contamination.

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The Court That Could Decide the CFPB’s Fate Just Spent Three Hours Not Deciding Anything

The full D.C. Circuit heard arguments Tuesday on whether the Trump administration can gut the CFPB. A ruling could reshape personal loan protections for millions of borrowers.

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