With a new 25% import tariff on foreign-made cars now in effect, car buyers in the U.S. are facing an unexpected shock — prices are jumping by as much as $10,000 (over ₹8 lakh) overnight. Dealerships are reporting a surge in sales as people rush to buy before prices climb even higher. But many are left wondering — should you buy now, or wait it out? Buyers Rush as Prices Climb At Walnut Creek Toyota in California, 70 cars were sold in one weekend just before the tariff deadline on April 3. The dealership ran ads warning, “The tariff clock is ticking.” “Every dealership in the Bay Area is seeing a rise in demand,” said Irina Ellis, the general manager, in a statement to ABC7 News. And it’s not just about new cars. Additional tariffs on imported auto parts are expected by May...

President Donald Trump has once again taken steps that could make it harder for Americans working in public service to get their student loans forgiven. This time, the focus is on removing the nonprofit status of institutions like Harvard University, which could directly affect thousands of workers who currently qualify for student loan forgiveness through their jobs. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program was created in 2007 to encourage people to work in lower-paying but important roles in government and nonprofit sectors. Under this program, if a person works full-time for 10 years in a qualifying job and makes regular payments on their federal student loans, the rest of their loan balance is forgiven. More than a million people have already benefited from thi...

In 2025, many student loan borrowers are wondering if this is the right time to refinance their loans. With federal repayment plans in flux and interest rates fluctuating, it’s natural to feel confused. Some people may want to refinance for a lower interest rate and lower monthly payments, but it’s not always the best option—especially if you have federal student loans. It’s important to know that you can refinance both federal and private student loans. But refinancing federal loans means giving up benefits like income-driven repayment plans and potential loan forgiveness. If you're not careful, you might lose more than you save. Recently, the SAVE Plan—a repayment option meant to help federal borrowers—was blocked by the courts. That means many borrowers who joined SAVE are now...