HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is asking parents to check if they qualify for a “cash boost” through Child Benefit. Child Benefit can give extra support for many parents, offering additional income to cover various expenses related to childcare. It’s available to anyone responsible for a child under 16, or under 20 if in approved
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The school offers a wide range of flexible learning experiences. S6 pupils from St Matthew’s Academy in Saltcoats with the plaque presented for achieving Gold Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) School Ambassador Award(Image: North Ayrshire Council) A North Ayrshire high school has been recognised for expanding its curriculum to offer pupils a wide range
NEW YORK — Between collections resuming, courts blocking student loan programs and layoffs at the Education Department, borrowers might be confused about the status of their student loans. Recently, the Education Department announced it would start involuntary collections on defaulted loans, meaning the roughly 5.3 million borrowers who are in default could have their wages
The share of outstanding U.S. consumer debt that’s in delinquency rose in the first quarter to the highest in five years, reflecting an end to the pandemic-era pause on reporting delinquent student loan payments on credit reports. Some 4.3% of debt was delinquent in the first three months of this year, the most since 2020
Student debts are set to be slashed in June after legislation passes through parliament. But experts say the $16 billion debt erasure wiping 20 per cent from each person’s current student loan balance won’t be music to every student’s ears. Here is everything you need to know about the looming relief for millions. Know the
WASHINGTON – Student loans that are in default will be referred for collection, beginning on Monday. Roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans and soon could be subject to having their wages garnished, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Here’s what to know: The backstory: Referrals for collection of
Hyunmin Kim, Margaret Giles of Morningstar A 529 college savings plan can be a powerful tool when saving for future education expenses because investments in the plan can increase tax-free, but many savers don’t take full advantage of all the benefits that 529 plans have to offer. One common deterrent to investing through a 529
Student borrowers could see credit scores drop for late loan payments Nearly 9.7 million student loan borrowers will see drops in credit scores, according to the Federal Reserve. Straight Arrow News Student loan collections will resume May 5th after a five-year pause. Millions of borrowers risk wage garnishment, impacting social security and tax returns. Defaulting
The Education Department will begin collecting next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday. Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans. The Trump administration’s announcement marks an end to a period of leniency that began