Student Loans
News, insights and expert analysis on student loans from the team at Kiplinger.
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A 529 Plan Strategy That Could Help Boost Your Financial Aid
Saving for college for all your kids in one 529 savings account could mean they'll get less in financial aid. Separate custodial 529s might be a better bet.
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Should You Prioritize Paying Off Student Loans?
There are several factors to consider to decide if you should prioritize paying off your student loans.
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Nearing Retirement With Student Loan Debt? What You Can Do
Many older adults will struggle with rising costs (health care and otherwise) and not enough savings. Here’s how they can manage lingering student debt.
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The $2,500 Tax Break for Paying Your Student Loan
Tax Deductions Do you qualify for the student loan interest deduction this year?
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Lawmakers: Nix Social Security Offsets For Seniors In Student Loan Default
Offsetting Social Security benefits to pay for defaulted student loans can be devastating for some beneficiaries, lawmakers say.
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HHS Funding Secured As Major Government Shutdown Avoided
With passage of the fiscal 2024 appropriations package, Medicare and Social Security are among the key agencies to receive funding through September 30.
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SECURE 2.0 Act Now Helps Lighten the Burden of Student Loans
Employers can attract talented employees with a new benefit: a matching contribution to an employee's 401(k) when they make payments on their student debt.
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Biden Cancels $1.2 Billion in Student Loan Debt: What To Know
Biden forgives $1.2 billion in student loan debt for nearly 153,000 borrowers.
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529s: No Longer the Ho-Hum Investing Device for College
Changes to the plans allow for the savings to be rolled into a Roth IRA, as long as certain rules are met, if a child decides not to pursue their education.
