Student loans, Social Security changes, and summer savings tips

Today on Mind Your Money, host Allie Canal unpacks a crucial August 1 deadline that could affect millions of student loan borrowers. Student loan expert Mark Treitz joins the show to explain the end of interest-free forbearance under the SAVE plan and how President Trump’s new bill could reshape repayment options for years to come. Then, Yahoo Finance personal finance editor Casey Bond offers smart tips for saving on back-to-school shopping, explains how to make the most of high-yield savings accounts, and outlines strategies to tackle credit card debt. Senior columnist Kerry Hannon breaks down the upcoming shift to paperless Social Security payments, including who’s impacted and how to adjust. Plus, Angie Hicks of Angie shares quick, affordable ways to slash your summer electric bill, and Bob Powell joins for Ask Yahoo Finance Anything, tackling retirement questions about crypto, target-date funds, and rising Medicare costs. Yahoo Finance’s Mind Your Money helps you manage your financial life with smart money moves, market insight, and expert advice to help all investors build a strong and healthy financial future. Find this and other episodes of Mind Your Money at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/mind-your-money/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at [e-mail]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices