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6 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Third Stimulus Check
Coronavirus and Your Money If you don't have to use your third stimulus check for basic necessities, consider putting the money to work for you. You'll thank yourself later.
By Sandra Block Published
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"Above-the-Line" Deductions for Your 2021 Tax Return
Tax Breaks 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.
By David Muhlbaum Published
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Student Loans: Pay Down or Hold Pat?
Paying for College Before you tell your lender you want to resume payments, consider whether there are better uses for your money.
By Sandra Block Published
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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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