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Biden Cancels $37M in Student Loan Debt for Phoenix University BorrowersStudent loans for 1,200+ Phoenix University enrollees cancelled over misleading ad campaign.
By Joey Solitro
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Using a 529 Plan? Here’s What to Keep in MindAs the school year progresses, ensure you’re using the money for qualified expenses and keeping track of documentation. Taxes and options for unused funds are also considerations.
By Julie Virta, CFP®, CFA, CTFA
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Three Ways Parents Can Transfer Wealth to Help Their KidsFrom custodial accounts to trusts, Baby Boomers can take part in the great wealth transfer in ways that won’t burden their kids with extra taxes.
By Alvina Lo
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How to Align Strategies for Student Loans and RetirementParents who want to help their kids pay for college also need to keep their own retirement planning in mind.
By Erik Kroll, CFP®
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College Students Share Encouraging Financial Report CardsNew data on college students' financial outlooks finds many silver linings in a cloudy economic backdrop.
By Ben Demers
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Biden Administration Launches New Student Loan Repayment PlanFederal student loan borrowers can file immediately for the new SAVE program.
By Brian O'Connell
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You’re Welcome! Scholarship Donors Lament Lack of Appreciation From StudentsMany of today’s university students don’t seem to realize that they should thank the donor when they receive a scholarship or grant. Here are some ways to fix that.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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For College Financing, Consider an Income Share AgreementStudent loan debt can be crippling, especially if you don’t get a high-paying job. An income share agreement, or ISA, could be a step in the right direction.
By Daniel Rubin
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Can I Sue if a College Fails to Appropriately Educate My Child?The case of a journalism major who can’t land a job because of poor writing skills raises the question of what a parent can do, if anything, when a college drops the ball.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
