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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'Drivers License': A Wealth Strategist Helps Gen Z Hit the Road ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From student loan debt to a changing job market, this generation has some potholes to navigate. But with those challenges come opportunities. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alvina Lo ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YTosFLBPYncYnzuw2jKeNh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A Financial Expert's Three Steps to Becoming Debt-Free (Even in This Economy) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If debt has you spiraling, now is the time to take a few common-sense steps to help knock it down and get it under control. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLU ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dm2xEJJvfwnJYhokXK5TZR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Over 50 and Still Paying Student Loans? Here's Some Help ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It's the club no one wants to join. But if you are over 50 and still paying student loans, there are ways to tackle both debt and retirement savings. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Maurie Backman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YbhsCHN3iDJF8oebH66V9W-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Reshape 529 Plans ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The new One Big Beautiful Bill Act, now signed into law, will change 529 plan rules as early as this summer. What does that mean for you? ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ upnorthwriter@icloud.com (Kathryn Pomroy) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kathryn Pomroy ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d6b8teRZKCuSmoESRvTh4F-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Use Good Debt (While Identifying and Avoiding Bad Debt) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Not all debt is bad, but knowing the difference between good debt and bad debt and how to use them can help you get ahead financially and stay ahead. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:10:59 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ plan@kedrec.com (Mike Decker, NSSA®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mike Decker, NSSA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nJEuvvK9XCr9Bwujc5W3XX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Student Loan Forgiveness 2025: Will You Owe Taxes?  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you received student debt forgiveness, know these key points when filing taxes. Plus — what can you expect from recent student loan news? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 15:17:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:24:04 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7G9wrPrvUyCDRgBQc3u7cH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What the Election Could Mean for Student Loan Forgiveness: Harris vs Trump ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ As the presidential election heats up, here’s a closer look at each candidate’s plans to address student loans. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:15:27 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ erin.bendig@futurenet.com (Erin Bendig) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Erin Bendig ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xmi4vHNhUycWyMWEtqQnM3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Recent Graduate? Financial Fitness Starts Here ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Once you've landed a job, it's time to optimize your starting salary with a focus on creating a budget, paying off student debt and saving for retirement. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Vanessa Okwuraiwe ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wQPmB9HtmpASLQ4N8FN4jX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Direct Tuition Payments: A Tax-Efficient Way to Pay for School ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you pay tuition for someone else directly to a college, graduate school, preschool or private school, that money is not subject to the gift tax. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:30:32 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:43:58 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Denise McClain, JD, CPA ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/88KaNrSwwaTr2ixqZeuUzn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 529 Plans: What Are the Differences Between the Two Types? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Carrying a lot of student debt can be daunting. Luckily, 529 plans are designed to help head off that debt. Here are the main types of 529s and how they work. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:30:14 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ justin@stiverswealth.com (Justin Stivers, Esq.) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Justin Stivers, Esq. ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TjGjzreyVJ97iv28kKp8SF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Nearing Retirement With Student Loan Debt? What You Can Do ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Many older adults will struggle with rising costs (health care and otherwise) and not enough savings. Here’s how they can manage lingering student debt. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 09:30:42 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retirement]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ Pat@Simaskolaw.com (Patrick M. Simasko, J.D.) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Patrick M. Simasko, J.D. ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WiZvvaxXfnXkUo9vt7Hnob-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 529 Plans: Give the Gift of Education (and Compounding) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/529-plans-give-the-gift-of-education-and-compounding</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ As the cost of college tuition skyrockets, parents and grandparents can take advantage of tax-efficient 529 plans and higher limits on gift and estate taxes. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 10:30:54 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:18:08 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@fbbcap.com (Mel Casey, CFA®, CAIA) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mel Casey, CFA®, CAIA ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4fdoJRK5pXoqvHYXk7s5ue-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Student Loan Borrowers To See Better Protections Under New Rules ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Student loan borrowers will be better protected against sudden school closures under the rules, the DOE says. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:49:40 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:49:45 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joey Solitro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3Ei4MYCjKtKtfHwdQSrxhB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Happens When Student Loan Payments Resume? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/what-happens-when-student-loan-payments-resume</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ With an increased monthly debt burden, borrowers could cut discretionary spending, causing economic turmoil. On the bright side, alternative ways to pay for college are being considered. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:40:13 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ dan@yelofunding.com (Daniel Rubin) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Rubin ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HwqswdUNv8JuD5oUG6tp9d-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A Little-Known Tax-Free Way To Help Pay Your Student Loan ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-free-employer-student-loan-repayment-assistance</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Employers can provide valuable assistance with employee student loan repayments. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:02:19 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XXnYGFXpXHcKougNRP7w8j-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Maryland Student Loan Tax Credit: What You Should Know ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/maryland-student-loan-tax-credit-deadline</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Who gets a Maryland student loan tax credit? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:04:43 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Katelyn Washington ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ATPpmcfcwgbCGGtWNE8MTg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Manage Parent PLUS Student Loans as You Near Retirement ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Your strategies for retirement savings, repayment plans and tax management will shift as you get closer to retirement. Plus, mistakes to avoid. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:40:58 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:18:09 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ erik@studentloansover50.com (Erik Kroll, CFP®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Erik Kroll, CFP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8GRaivfFRrCP8aPGYPgwch-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are Student Loans Being Forgiven or Not? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/student-loans/are-student-loans-being-forgiven-or-not</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The House and Senate voted to repeal President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, but does it even matter? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 21:35:40 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:54:22 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Katelyn Washington ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Mk3xdanSb3FDX2x84j4SrG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Should Paying Off Student Loans Be a Priority? What to Consider ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/student-debt/should-paying-off-student-loans-be-a-priority-what-to-consider</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ There are several factors to consider to decide if you should prioritize paying off your student loans. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 23:03:58 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 21 May 2024 14:42:40 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xXxpLQAbQzcPSAdrqC6SZn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Long it Actually Takes to Pay Off Student Loans ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/how-long-it-actually-takes-to-pay-off-student-loans</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ How long does it actually take to pay off student loans? For many, it takes as long as two decades. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:52:27 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:41:22 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ erin.bendig@futurenet.com (Erin Bendig) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Erin Bendig ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9vZiLoFUwWw3MN2voQ6MwK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Student Loan Forgiveness Blocked For Now Due to Court Rulings  ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/bidens-student-loan-forgiveness-application-preview</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Biden's student loan debt forgiveness program is on hold until the U.S. Supreme Court weighs in. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 20:19:39 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:35:08 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6vAao9jaxWdmAsYGjVLaUQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can You Opt Out of Student Loan Forgiveness? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/taxes/bidens-student-loan-forgiveness-opt-out</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A lawsuit initially caused the Department of Education to say that borrowers could opt out of President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. But will it matter after the Supreme Court weighs in? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:58:26 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NqR6vF246Kh3X6iHmzZ8Pb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/credit-debt/loans/student-loans/605145/how-student-loan-refunds-work</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Since President Biden announced student loan debt relief, there has been a lot of talk about student loan refunds, which surprisingly have been around for a little while. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2022 20:15:05 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:26:03 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3A6PUjrSyrTrrt7pw8qobM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Up to $20,000 in Student Loan Cancellation is Here: But Will it Hurt Your Taxes? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ President Biden extended the student loan payment pause and announced up to $20,000 in student loan debt cancellation for some borrowers—plus there’s some good tax news. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:00:05 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:03:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rPjdGhaBspL3FppZppxTkR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Student Loans and Taxes: Some Basics to Know ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Payments for student loans are on pause and student loan cancellation is being decided by the Supreme Court—but there are other things to know about student loans and taxes. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:30:07 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:56:51 +0000</updated>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 2021 Tax Returns: What's New on the 1040 Form This Year ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-filing/604100/2021-tax-returns-what-is-new-on-1040-form</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're a last-minute filer, familiarize yourself with potential changes for your 2021 tax return before tackling your 1040. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:53:53 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rocky Mengle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/285sr7iY5FcNx8K3S2JeUd-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ A pandemic reprieve on student loan payments ends in January. If you still need financial help, there are steps you can take. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:12:53 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Student Loans]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ emma.patch@futurenet.com (Emma Patch) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Emma Patch ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9YANANhavUrbw9QZ2Nh6UP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Biden Stimulus Benefits That Pack the Biggest Punch ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From stimulus checks to enhanced unemployment benefits, these perks from the American Rescue Plan will provide significant financial relief to millions of Americans. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 26 Mar 2021 03:58:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rocky Mengle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c3jgfQg6dAvJGFDAXDSKNk-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ If, like most people, you claim the standard deduction instead of itemized deductions on your return, there are still many other tax deductions available that could save you a lot of money. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:33:50 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 17:08:16 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Muhlbaum ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C3CXGE2BVK6qBgQzxRqqE7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Biden Extends Student Loan Relief, Is Loan Forgiveness Next? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ On his first day as president, Joe Biden continued the suspension of student loan payments until October. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 23:30:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:11:00 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rocky Mengle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LHCz7xcx46huhbRLHWVe6E-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ There are many ways to pay off your student loans, but the “best” way for you may not be the cheapest at first glance. Three doctors’ stories show how income-driven repayment plans and loan forgiveness programs can play key roles in the decision. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2021 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[student debt]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Saki Kurose, CSLP®, IAR ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QdUPXTVsq5tWMGdq2JdKy3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Will College Students Get a Second Stimulus Check? (Hint: It Depends!) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ College students were shut out of the first round of stimulus payments, but they're hoping for a better deal with a second stimulus check. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 18:39:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 28 Dec 2020 14:20:30 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rocky Mengle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Aq3fhVZAEtkM78aVLpVM9H-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Should All Student Debt Be Forgiven? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/article/college/t053-c013-s002-should-all-student-debt-be-forgiven.html</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ My favorite reform would be making the repayment of all student loans pro­portional to the borrower’s future earnings. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 12:14:12 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Student Loans]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Knight Kiplinger ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vRQqv5hSb9UqrnXvRaYDrX-1280-80.jpg">
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