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What A Government Shutdown Means For Student Loan Payments
Federal student loan payments resumed in fall 2023. Here's what a government shutdown would mean for borrowers.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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How A Government Shutdown Could Affect You
A government shutdown would put tens of thousands of federal workers on furlough and interrupt certain services.
By Esther D’Amico Last updated
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Your Social Security Checks Won’t Stop If the Government Shuts Down
How Social Security would be affected by a government shutdown, including what happens to checks and what services would be paused.
By Esther D’Amico Last updated
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How A Government Shutdown Would Affect Medicare and Other Healthcare
A look at how Medicare would be affected by a government shutdown, as well as other government-related healthcare.
By Esther D’Amico Last updated
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Social Security: DeSantis, Haley Split Over Reforms During GOP Debate
Candidates spar over Social Security’s retirement age and COLA increases as the 2024 election year kicks off.
By Esther D’Amico Published
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4 Ways Retirement Planning In 2024 Is Changing
The new year will usher in more changes than usual that will impact your retirement planning in 2024.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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As Foreign Policy Battles Ramp Up, is the U.S. Defense Industry Ready?
The Kiplinger Letter As the threat landscape heats up, this special issue of the Kiplinger Letter reviews the challenges facing the defense industry.
By Matthew Housiaux Published
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3 Medicare Changes In 2024 To Be Aware Of
These three Medicare changes in 2024 will adjust your service in the new year.
By Alexandra Svokos Published
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10 Predictions for 2024 from The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter As 2023 wraps up, here are 10 big predictions for the new year.
By Letter Editors Published
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