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The Fed Made a $300 Billion Student Loan Accounting Mistake — and Not in the Taxpayer’s Favor

When your budget is in the trillions of dollars, perhaps $300 billion is a rounding error. But for the bill-paying American taxpayer, losing $300 billion is a big deal. A new study published by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has revealed a shocking gap between what the federal government predicted the student loan program would […]

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How to dispute a mistake on a credit report

There are many things you can do to improve your credit score. From making payments on time to maintaining a low credit utilization ratio, your actions affect the reliability of your credit report. That’s why, if you’ve been responsible, it can be very frustrating when an error shows up on one (or all) of your […]

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Full credit card redemption by mistake: can you get a refund?

The content of this page is accurate as of the publication date; however, some offers from our partners may have expired. Browse our list of the best credit cards or use our CardMatchâ„¢ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. It’s easy to pay more than you intended on a credit card account. […]

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