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Student Loan Forgiveness Blocked For Now Due to Court Rulings
Biden's student loan debt forgiveness program is on hold until the U.S. Supreme Court can weigh in.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Published
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Some States Will Tax Student Loan Forgiveness
taxes You won’t pay federal income taxes on forgiven student loan debt, but there are some states that will or could tax your student loan forgiveness.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Last updated
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Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness: You Can Opt Out if You Want To
Following a student loan debt relief lawsuit, the Department of Education says that borrowers can opt out of President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Last updated
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Student Loan Refunds Are Real, But You Might Not Be Eligible
student loans 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.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Last updated
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Retirees: Cohousing is Growing. Is it Right for You?
This model of housing is designed to increase interaction. For some retirees, this is a draw. But you should know the details.
By Susan J. Wells • Published
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4 Money Mistakes to Let Your Kids Make (for Their Own Good!)
When it comes to finances, don’t be a helicopter parent. Sometimes the best way to learn about money is to make a mistake.
By Eric Roberge, Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Investment Adviser • Last updated
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Is Student Loan Debt Hurting Your Retirement Plans?
Paying for College Millions of borrowers 50 and older are struggling to repay loans for themselves and their children, some delaying retirement. There’s a trick, though, to help with repayment.
By Elaine Silvestrini • Published
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Up to $20,000 in Student Loan Cancellation is Here: But Will it Hurt Your Taxes?
taxes 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.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Last updated
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Student Loans and Taxes: Some Basics to Know
taxes The federal student loan pause has been extended and student loan cancellation for some borrowers has been announced—but there are some other things you should know about student loans and taxes.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Last updated
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