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529 Plans: Give the Gift of Education (and Compounding)As the cost of college tuition skyrockets, parents and grandparents can take advantage of tax-efficient 529 plans and higher limits on gift and estate taxes.
By Mel Casey, CFA®, CAIA
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CFPB Shuts Down Medical Debt Collection Agency Over Several ViolationsCFPB shuts down medical collection agency over violations including trying to collect unverified debts.
By Joey Solitro
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More Signs of Belt-Tightening and a Slowing Economy: The Kiplinger LetterThe Kiplinger Letter Although fewer banks are tightening lending standards, more businesses and households are feeling the squeeze.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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Four Holiday Shopping Strategies to Keep You in CheckOverspending during the holidays is so easy, but if you go into the shopping season with a plan and a budget, you’ll be so much happier in 2024.
By Tony Drake, CFP®, Investment Advisor Representative
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Student Loan Borrowers To See Better Protections Under New RulesStudent loan borrowers will be better protected against sudden school closures under the rules, the DOE says.
By Joey Solitro
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$9 Billion More in Student Loan Debt ForgivenBiden forgives $9B in student loan debt on heels of loan repayments resuming.
By Joey Solitro
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What Happens When Student Loan Payments Resume?With an increased monthly debt burden, borrowers could cut discretionary spending, causing economic turmoil. On the bright side, alternative ways to pay for college are being considered.
By Daniel Rubin
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Credit Card Debt Increases By StateAmericans now have over $1.2 trillion in credit card debt. California and Texas lead the charge for states with the biggest quarter-over-quarter jump.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Maryland Student Loan Tax Credit: What You Should KnowState Tax Who gets a Maryland student loan tax credit?
By Katelyn Washington
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