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Make the Final Months of Student Loan Relief Really Pay Off
Paying for College All good things must come to an end, and for federal student loan holders, that end will be on Jan. 31, 2022. So, you’ve got a few months left to take full advantage of all the CARES Act has to offer. Here’s how.
By Derenda King, CFP®, CSLP® Published
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School’s Out for Summer … But Tuition Is Back in the Fall
Paying for College Giving the gift of education never goes out of style. Here are some different options for helping out the young person in your life.
By Kathleen Kenealy, CFP®, CPWA® Published
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States Boost 529 Plan Incentives
529 Plans Many states provide a tax break for residents, and now they're offering matching contributions and other perks.
By Sandra Block Published
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How to Pay Off $130,000 in Parent PLUS Loans for Just $33,000
Paying for College Meet Nate. He took out $130,000 in Parent PLUS loans for his kids. The standard repayment plan will cost him over $170,000. But some smart strategizing could get his bill down to $33,000 instead. Here’s how.
By Saki Kurose, CSLP®, IAR Published
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Brandon Copeland: Should Student Athletes Be Paid to Play?
Feature During the height of March Madness, Kiplinger.com contributing editor and NFL linebacker Brandon Copeland and Casey Schwab, founder and CEO of Altius Sports, discuss financial compensation for student athletes.
By Brandon Copeland Published
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4 Ways Broke Grad Students Can Raise Their Income While Still in School
college Grad students can lighten their financial loads by targeting specific opportunities as they complete their studies. Here are four places to start looking.
By Matt J. Goren, Ph.D., CFP® Published
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Biden Extends Student Loan Relief, Is Loan Forgiveness Next?
Coronavirus and Your Money On his first day as president, Joe Biden continued the suspension of student loan payments until October.
By Rocky Mengle Published
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Will College Students Get a Second Stimulus Check? (Hint: It Depends!)
taxes 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.
By Rocky Mengle Published
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