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What Happens to Debt in Divorce?

If you can’t pay it off before all is said and done, there are key steps you can take to ensure that everything gets handled fairly.

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  The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Deadline is Oct. 31. What To Know Now

  Student loans Public servants can qualify for student loan forgiveness. A waiver making it easy to apply expires Oct. 31. But you may get a second chance.

  By Elaine Silvestrini Published 28 October 22

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  Student Loan Refunds Are Real, But You Might Not Be Eligible

  student loans Since President Biden announced student loan debt relief, there has been a lot of talk about student loan refunds, which surprisingly have been around for a little while.

  By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated 18 October 22

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  Is Student Loan Debt Hurting Your Retirement Plans?

  Paying for College Millions of borrowers 50 and older are struggling to repay loans for themselves and their children, some delaying retirement. There’s a trick, though, to help with repayment.

  By Elaine Silvestrini Published 15 September 22

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  Up to $20,000 in Student Loan Cancellation is Here: But Will it Hurt Your Taxes?

  taxes President Biden extended the student loan payment pause and announced up to $20,000 in student loan debt cancellation for some borrowers—plus there’s some good tax news.

  By Kelley R. Taylor Published 24 August 22

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  Student Loans and Taxes: Some Basics to Know

  taxes Payments for student loans are on pause and student loan cancellation is being decided by the Supreme Court—but there are other things to know about student loans and taxes.

  By Kelley R. Taylor Published 9 August 22

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  Navigating the Maze of Student Loan Forgiveness

  student loans If you're saddled with student debt you could have some help coming… if you understand the deadlines, the waivers and tax implications... Let us break it down for you.

  By Derenda King, CFP®, CSLP® Published 21 July 22

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  Will Private Student Loans Be Forgiven?

  Paying for College The Biden Administration is still tinkering with its student loan forgiveness program. Will it include private student loans?

  By Rivan V. Stinson Published 8 July 22

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  When Will Student Loans Be Forgiven?

  Paying for College Millions of Americans are waiting for the Biden Administration’s next hint, which could come later this summer, at how he’ll address the student loan crisis.

  By Elaine Silvestrini Published 14 March 22

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  The Return of Student Loan Payments

  Paying for College A pandemic reprieve on student loan payments ends in January. If you still need financial help, there are steps you can take.

  By Emma Patch Published 22 November 21

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