How Much Does an ESTA Cost? The New $40.62 Fee and How to Apply
The US ESTA fee rose to $40.62 on 16 October 2026. Here is what you pay, who needs one, how to apply on the official site and how to avoid scams.
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Scholarships vs Grants: The Differences, Pell Grant Rules and Taxes
Both are free money for college, but grants and scholarships work differently. Here is how they compare, plus the new Pell Grant rules and tax traps.
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RAP vs IBR: Which Student Loan Repayment Plan Is Best in 2026?
RAP opened in July 2026 and older plans are closing. Here is how RAP, IBR and the Tiered Standard plan compare, and how to pick the best one.
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Living Wage vs Minimum Wage: What Each Means and How Much You Really Need
The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 since 2009, but a living wage is far higher. Here is how the two compare across the US and UK.
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How to Set Your Freelance Rates: Hourly, Project and Value Pricing With Real Numbers
Most new freelancers undercharge. This guide shows how to calculate a sustainable rate from your costs, taxes and billable hours, with a worked example.
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Questions to Ask in a Job Interview: What to Ask, What to Avoid and Why
The questions you ask at the end of an interview can win or lose the job. Here are the best ones to ask, what to avoid and how to use the answers.
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Dolly Parton Memoir to Be Published After Reported $13m Deal
A memoir by the late Dolly Parton is set to be published by Grand Central after a bidding war that reportedly reached $13m, though details of the book remain under wraps.
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ACA Open Enrollment 2027 Begins as Premiums Rise 13%
Open enrolment for 2027 ACA marketplace plans has begun, with benchmark premiums up 13% on average and no federal help for many middle-income buyers. Here are the deadlines and what has changed.
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Quad Ministers Voice ‘Grave Concerns’ Over Economic Coercion in Veiled Jab at China
The foreign ministers of Japan, the US, Australia and India voiced grave concerns about economic coercion and export restrictions at a Quad meeting in Atlanta, in a thinly veiled message to China.
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UN Western Sahara Mission MINURSO Lapses After Rival US and Russian Vetoes
The UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara has lost its mandate after Russia and the United States blocked each other’s resolutions, ending 35 years of UN monitoring. Morocco says the mission should leave within days.
