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Biden Steers PPP Loans to Smallest Businesses
Coronavirus and Your Money For two weeks, mom-and-pop businesses will move to the front of the line for Paycheck Protection Program loans.
By Rodrigo Sermeño • Published
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The IRS Can Take Your Recovery Rebate Credit for Child Support or Other Debts Owed
Coronavirus and Your Money Most restrictions put in place to protect your stimulus check from garnishment don't apply to Recovery Rebate tax credits.
By Rocky Mengle • Published
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When Is Bankruptcy the Right Move?
Coronavirus and Your Money Seeking protection from creditors can provide a lifeline, but there are plenty of trade-offs.
By Rivan V. Stinson • 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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Is a Fix Coming Soon for Social Security?
Smart Buying Social Security has funding problems that the COVID-19 pandemic has made worse. What are the prospects for the next Congress and administration doing something about it?
By David Muhlbaum • Published
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The Best Way to Pay Off $250,000 in Student Loans
student debt 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.
By Saki Kurose, CSLP®, IAR • Published
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Considering Divorce? Beware of Retirement Account Breakups
Divorce Gray divorce issues include weaving through the complications of splitting pensions, 401(k)s and more before the process is complete.
By Joy Taylor • 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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A Second Round of PPP Loans is Coming (With Some Improvements)
Coronavirus and Your Money PPP loans are getting a second life. There will be some helpful changes, like tax deductions for expenses paid with forgiven loan proceeds.
By Rodrigo Sermeño • Published