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Fall arrives in Texas next week, which means winter and its challenges will be right behind. But never fear, the Old Farmer's Almanac says it will be the best of winter for some and the worst for the rest of us. Associate Editor Tim Goodwin said predictions suggest half of the country will deal with bone-chilling cold and loads of snow, while the other half may feel like winter never really arrives. ...

Although many small businesses in Connecticut have weathered the pandemic, it has not been the easiest of circumstances. And how are they doing now? Small businesses make up almost half of Connecticut's economy, and they needed more than $14 billion in support from the Small Business Administration to stay afloat. Despite these tough years, said Catherine Marx, district director of the SBA's Connecticut district office, she's been inspired to watch how well they've dealt with this call to action. ...

Health care can be expensive, and sometimes Arizonans get a bill that's more than they can afford. Unpaid medical bills can reduce a person's credit score, but that may be changing. The major credit bureaus - Equifax, Experian and TransUnion - have voluntarily agreed to new regulations to lessen the impact unpaid medical bills can have on a person's ability to borrow. ...

In the coming weeks, applications could become available for student loan forgiveness under the new Biden administration plan. In states like Wisconsin, borrowers might have to make note of some tax implications. The Biden plan, which includes income requirements, provides loan forgiveness of up to $10,000 for federal Direct loans, and up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. ...

Wisconsin officials are informing college employees, from professors to custodians, that they can get their student loans forgiven through a federal program for which many wrongly assumed they were ineligible.