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Coronavirus Fears Suppress Student Loan Interest Rates
interest rates The plunge in interest rates could reduce borrowing costs for students who take out federal loans for the 2020-2021 academic year—and their parents could get a break, too.
By Sandra Block Published
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Is College Still a Good Investment?
Paying for College Rising college costs and heavy debt have raised doubts about the payoff from a college degree.
By Kaitlin Pitsker Published
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A New Way to Repay College Loans
Paying for College Parents may now use money from their 529 college-savings plans to help their children pay off student loans.
By Kaitlin Pitsker Published
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Should You Get a Loan From Your Credit Card?
credit & debt The convenience can come at a steep cost. But there are options.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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How to Help Grandchildren Pay for College
Paying for College Follow these tax-saving strategies while gifting money to help fund their education.
By Emma Patch Published
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How You — and Your Kids — Can Make Smart Student Loan Decisions
Paying for College The commitments you make now have consequences that could last for decades. Being well-informed about student debt and repayment can make a world of difference.
By Roger A. Young, CFP® Published
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The Best College Values
Paying for College Associate editor Kaitlin Pitsker joins the show to discuss Kiplinger’s annual college value rankings. Plus, Sandy and Ryan discuss tax holidays and other back-to-school shopping deals.
By Sandra Block Published
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9 Things Millennials Are Changing Forever (Like It or Not)
spending It's not always easy being a millennial.
By Andrea Browne Taylor Published
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Credit vs. Debit Smackdown!
Budgeting Kiplinger.com general manager Robert Long joins the podcast to debate the merits of credit and debit cards. Plus, hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey break down strategies for paying off student loans.
By Sandra Block Published
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