Personal Finance

1. What to know about adding a ‘green’ investment fund to your portfolio, now that Biden signed historic climate bill

   President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, a historic climate measure. Here's how investors can buy funds with an environmental focus.

2. Lawmakers call for safety upgrades as people face long lines ‘outside in the heat for hours’ at Social Security offices

   People who face long waits for service at the Social Security Administration's field offices must also contend with intense heat this summer.

3. 'It's frustrating and stressful.' 40 million people are in the dark about whether or not student loan payments will resume

   Two weeks before federal student loan payments are set to resume, the Biden administration hasn't said whether or not there will be another extension.

4. Here are the top 10 colleges for financial aid. Ruling out pricey schools is a 'tragically flawed' strategy, says Princeton Review editor

   The top colleges for financial aid are private and have sky-high sticker prices, yet their very generous aid packages make them surprisingly affordable.

5. Worried you're mismanaging your money? Give yourself a financial checkup in 7 simple steps

   Inflation or no inflation, a financial checkup is always a good idea. Here are seven steps to take to assess your money health now.

6. The Inflation Reduction Act caps costs for Medicare patients on insulin. Where the push for broader relief stands

   The Inflation Reduction Act will limit insulin co-pays for Medicare patients to $35 per month. Where efforts to provide similar relief to other patients stand.

7. Financing a new car? Here's how much you can save thanks to a good or excellent credit score

   For a five-year, new-car loan of $45,000, buyers with excellent credit scores generally can save thousands of dollars by qualifying for lower interest rates.

8. IRS interest rates jump to 6% on Oct. 1. Here’s how much money you’ll get for a missing refund

   If you’re still waiting on a tax refund, you may be earning interest on your unpaid balance, and the rate jumps to 6% on Oct. 1, according to the IRS.

9. Biden administration cancels $3.9 billion in student debt for 208,000 borrowers defrauded by ITT Tech

   The U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday that it would cancel the student loans for 208,000 borrowers who attended ITT Technical Institute.

10. Op-ed: America's colleges must get into the customer service game because they have failed to meet the needs of all students

    College administrators should take a page out of corporate America's playbook and make customer service a priority. Our students, after all, are our customers.