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Nov- 2025 -7 November
Trump Administration Shuts Down IRS Direct File, A Free Tax Filing Tool For Millions Axed Ahead Of 2026 Season – Financial Freedom Countdown
The IRS has officially confirmed that its free tax filing tool, IRS Direct File, will not be available during the…
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6 November
Americans’ Debt Hits Record $18.6 Trillion As Student Loan Defaults Surge And Economy Splits In Two – Financial Freedom Countdown
Americans’ household debt has hit a new all-time high; $18.6 trillion as cracks widen in what economists are calling a…
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5 November
Treasury Hikes I Bond Rate To 4.03%, Yet Fixed Portion Drops — Here’s What It Means For Savers – Financial Freedom Countdown
The U.S. Treasury has announced a new 4.03% rate for Series I savings bonds, slightly higher than the previous 3.98%.…
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4 November
Blue States Sue Trump Over Rule Limiting Student Loan Forgiveness For Teachers And Public Workers – Financial Freedom Countdown
A coalition of 21 Democratic-led states, Washington D.C., and several major cities has sued the Trump administration, arguing that a…
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Oct- 2025 -31 October
Student Loan Pauses Are Ending — And A Stricter 2027 Rule Could Cost Borrowers Thousands – Financial Freedom Countdown
Millions of borrowers have leaned on student loan forbearance as a safety net when times get tough. But what feels…
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30 October
Zillow’s List Of 13 Towns That Keep Halloween Spirit Alive All Year – Financial Freedom Countdown
For some Americans, Halloween isn’t just a holiday — it’s a lifestyle. Zillow has unveiled 13 U.S. towns where the…
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29 October
Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett Pushes New Bill To Halt Student Loan Payments For Federal Workers During Shutdown – Financial Freedom Countdown
As the federal government shutdown drags into its fourth week, roughly 750,000 federal employees remain without pay. Many are now…
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26 October
Why Many Seniors Are Ditching Medicare Advantage For Medigap; Even With Higher Premiums – Financial Freedom Countdown
As Medicare open enrollment heats up, millions of seniors are facing one of the most consequential financial decisions of retirement:…
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25 October
Zillow’s Creepy-Cute List Of 13 American Towns Where Halloween Never Ends – Financial Freedom Countdown
For millions of Americans, Halloween isn’t confined to October 31. It’s an aesthetic, a mindset, and in some cases, a…
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25 October
Social Security’s 2.8% COLA Raise Could Be Wiped Out By Soaring Medicare Costs, Experts Warn – Financial Freedom Countdown
The Social Security Administration announced that monthly benefits will increase by 2.8% in 2026, slightly above this year’s 2.5% cost-of-living…
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