Student Loans
News, insights and expert analysis on student loans from the team at Kiplinger.
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How Four Recent Supreme Court Rulings Impact Your MoneySupreme Court Some U.S. Supreme Court decisions could affect your finances. Here’s what you need to know.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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5 FAQs About Student Loans, AnsweredHow new government policies might benefit federal student loan holders.
By Sarah Brady
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What's Happening With Biden Student Loan Forgiveness?Student Loans The Biden administration has cancelled billions in student loan debt through various programs and initiatives.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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A 529 Plan Strategy That Could Help Boost Your Financial AidSaving 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.
By David Jaeger, CFP®
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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.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA
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Nearing Retirement With Student Loan Debt? What You Can DoMany older adults will struggle with rising costs (health care and otherwise) and not enough savings. Here’s how they can manage lingering student debt.
By Patrick M. Simasko, J.D.
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The $2,500 Tax Break for Paying Your Student LoanTax Deductions Do you qualify for the student loan interest deduction this year?
By Katelyn Washington
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Lawmakers: Nix Social Security Offsets For Seniors In Student Loan DefaultOffsetting Social Security benefits to pay for defaulted student loans can be devastating for some beneficiaries, lawmakers say.
By Joey Solitro
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HHS Funding Secured As Major Government Shutdown AvoidedWith passage of the fiscal 2024 appropriations package, Medicare and Social Security are among the key agencies to receive funding through September 30.
By Esther D’Amico
