On the day my Taiwanese grandma A-Ma turned 80, she complained about a lingering dizziness. Loading audio narration… When she got up from the floor mat, she fainted. Though the blackout lasted only two seconds and the doctor ruled the trigger to be temporary low blood pressure, my aunt was…
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The fate of the federal student-loan portfolio is moving to the Treasury Department. That could raise some challenges for borrowers. Loading audio narration… The Department of Education announced in March that it would be transferring millions of student-loan borrowers’ accounts to the Treasury, starting with the accounts of defaulted borrowers. The administration made clear the move is part of its broader goal of dismantling the Department of Education.This isn’t the Treasury’s first foray into federal…
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My husband, Trent, and I are seasoned travelers. Loading audio narration… We’ve hiked, kayaked, biked, and even snorkeled in roughly half the national parks, and we’ve taken monthlong trips to countries such as Italy and Germany. We’ve camped, we’ve traveled with friends, we’ve done theme parks and all-inclusive resorts —…
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American Airlines on Thursday announced it’s raising fees for checked bags as the company and other airlines face rising fuel costs. The airline is raising its bag fee for flights within the U.S., Canada and short-haul international flights by $10 to $50 for the first bag and $60 for the…
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Back in full swingThe Masters kicked swung off earlier this week in Augusta, Georgia, marking the unofficial start of golf season. Loading audio narration… And while many are tuned in to see if the favorite, Scottie Scheffler, will win the coveted green jacket, or if the returning champion Rory McIlroy…
