Federal student loan borrowers are being handed a rare opportunity to significantly lower the interest rates on their government-backed debt. For a limited window, the U.S. Department of Education is quadrupling its standard autopay interest rate reduction from 0.25% to a full 1%. While the initiative is designed to curb rising default rates and provide…
WASHINGTON — In a significant policy shift aimed at easing the financial burden on millions of Americans, the U.S. Department of Education has announced a temporary quadrupling of the federal student loan autopay interest rate discount. Beginning July 1, 2026, eligible borrowers who enroll in automatic monthly debit will receive a full 1% reduction on…
Travelers looking to optimize their hotel budgets for the remainder of 2026 have been handed a rare opportunity. Choice Privileges, the loyalty program for the expansive Choice Hotels group, has unveiled a new promotional offer that allows members to purchase points at a discount of up to 45%. With the ability to acquire points at…
