Mark Kantrowitz

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Wage garnishment resumes for millions of Americans with student debt. 🧾 After 270 days of non-payment, “your loan is in default, and forced collections can occur,” student loan expert @mkant says. Note: Wage garnishment can be up to 15% of the borrower’s disposable pay.

I join Rep. John Katko on "Balancing Act" tonight to talk about college costs. Watch at balancingactwithjohnkatko.com #WCNY #PBS #BalancingAct #JohnKatko #CivicEngagement

The @dexcom iPhone app is buggy. If I hold it vertically, I get a different reading than if I hold it horizontally. The vertical reading is inconsistent with the chart.

I've been getting Eylea injections for five years. Recently, though, @UHC insisted on Avastin because it is cheaper. But, Avastin doesn't work -- my eyes are blurry again a day after the injection.

@UHC will not allow an MRI at the local hospital, so they sent me a list of approved imaging facilities. The first one on the list is a construction site. I don't think they have an MRI.

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A thrift is more focused on mortgage lending than the typical bank, and may pay a higher interest rate on savings. Like banks, accounts in thrifts are FDIC insured. bankrate.com/banking/thrift…

Switching to a new bank can pay off, as some banks will pay a cash bonus and eliminate fees to get your business. This compensates for the hassle of changing direct deposits and automatic payments. bankrate.com/banking/bank-a…

When the housing supply falls short of demand, home prices (and home equity) increase and homes remain on the market for longer. High interest rates act as a drag on the housing market. But, home equity isn't real until it is realized. bankrate.com/home-equity/ho…

A Roth IRA is a way of hedging against increases in income tax rates. Congress might someday choose to increase income tax rates. Having a mix of traditional and Roth retirement accounts protects you against tax increases. bankrate.com/investing/reas…

This article is a basic explainer of inflation, what it is, its causes, how it is measured, how it affects purchasing power and how consumers can hedge against inflation. bankrate.com/banking/federa…