Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Thursday, September 14-September 20, 2023 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 3 As the student loan landscape continues to evolve, borrowers face shifting deadlines, confusion, and uncertainty. As of September 1, 2023, the student loan payment pause has been lifted. Interest is again accruing on federal student loans and payments come due starting in October. Return to repayment—along with other developments on student loans—will give scammers an opportunity to try to trick borrowers into handing over their money or personal information. Borrowers must stay alert and take steps to protect their fi nances. Follow these tips to protect yourself from student loan scams when return to repayment begins: • Never pay upfront fees to access help with your debt. Free assistance is available through your federal student loan servicer. You can fi nd out who services your loans on your Federal Student Aid account. • Don't trust anyone pressuring you to decide something quickly or promising instant student loan debt relief. No company can help you speed up the federal government's student loan relief process, and legitimate companies will not use aggressive tactics to pressure you into a contract. • Be skeptical of anyone who contacts you and claims to represent the Department of Education or your student loan servicer. Never give any personal or fi nancial information to someone who contacts you. If you have any concerns, contact the Department of Education or your loan servicer directly to verify you are speaking with the appropriate entity. For more information, visit our website at ncdoj. gov/studentloanscams. If you believe that you have been the victim of a scam, contact our offi ce's Consumer Protection Division: • Online at ncdoj.gov/ complaint or by calling 1-877-5-NO-SCAM • Online at ncdoj.gov/fi le- a - c o m p l a i n t / q u e j a - d e l - consumidor/ or by calling 919-716-0058 (for Spanish- language options) Local Churches............................15 Outdoor Truths................................9 Classified Ads.........................22-23 Rutherford County Weather...........17 Fast Way Oil Kids Corner...............14 Community Calendar.....................14 Business & Services Directory........7 Obituaries................................18-19 I n s i d e T h i s W e e k I n s i d e T h i s W e e k Mountain Village Mountain Village Chalets & Cabins Chalets & Cabins ~FOR RENT~ ~FOR RENT~ 1 to 5 Bedrooms All Have Hot Tubs & Fireplaces 950 Main St. Chimney Rock, NC 704-472-3100 704-214-4180 704-472-5219 The Town of Forest City hosted Movement Fest Saturday at POPS as an initiative to improve the health and quality of life for youth and adults in Rutherford County. A wide variety of vendors and organizations showcased many healthy options and activities available in the area, Families enjoyed games, prizes, infl atables, balloon art and face painting. Article & Photos Provided By: Pat Nanney Movement Fest held in Forest City Don't Fall for Student Loan Repayment Scams Article Provided By: N.C. Attorney General Email to Email to events@rutherfordweekly.com events@rutherfordweekly.com or or www.rutherfordweekly.com www.rutherfordweekly.com to submit online. to submit online. Have interesting news about your business or organization? Email it to us! Email it to us!