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The Cost of Building a New Home in the U.S.

This information breaks down the average cost of building a new single-family home in the United States in 2024 by stages of construction.

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Will You Pay a Medicare Surcharge?

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance to retired individuals, regardless of their medical condition, and certain younger people with disabilities or end-stage renal disease.

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Borrowers in Default on Federal Student Loans Face Imminent Collection Efforts

On April 21, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting May 5, 2025.

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REAL ID Deadline Fast Approaching

After years of numerous delays, the REAL ID enforcement deadline is scheduled for May 7, 2025.(1)

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Versatile 529 Plans Can Help with More than Just College

529 plans were originally created in 1996 as a tax-advantaged way to save for college.

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