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Seven Major FAFSA Changes: What Families Need to Know

student loans As adjustments to the federal FAFSA form are phased in, they could affect the financial aid eligibility of current and prospective college students.

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  Biden Extends Suspension of Student Loan Payments

  loans The president gave borrowers another 90 days until May 1 before they have to start paying back their student loans.

  By Elaine Silvestrini Published 22 December 21

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  Make the Final Months of Student Loan Relief Really Pay Off

  Paying for College All good things must come to an end, and for federal student loan holders, that end will be on Jan. 31, 2022. So, you’ve got a few months left to take full advantage of all the CARES Act has to offer. Here’s how.

  By Derenda King, CFP®, CSLP® Published 26 September 21

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  Your Retirement Planning Checklist

  Financial Planning Smart retirement planning looks different for those who are ten, five or even just one year away from leaving work.

  By Sandra Block Published 24 May 21

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  PPP Loan Basics for Small Business Owners

  Coronavirus and Your Money Although uncertainty and confusion have surrounded the Paycheck Protection Program since its launch, that shouldn't stop small business owners from participating in the loan program, which was just extended to May 31.

  By Rodrigo Sermeño Published 30 March 21

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  Retirement Planning for the Self-Employed: 5 Options for Lowering Taxes and Maximizing Saving

  IRAs Being your own boss has its perks, and those include special retirement savings possibilities, such as SIMPLE IRAs, SEP IRAs and Solo 401(k)s.

  By Andy Leung, Private Wealth Adviser Published 20 March 21

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  3 Tips for Retirees Filing Their 2020 Tax Returns

  taxes Seniors should pay attention to changes related to charitable giving, required minimum distributions and the Recovery Rebate Credit when completing their taxes.

  By Rocky Mengle Published 12 March 21

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  6 Biden Stimulus Benefits That Pack the Biggest Punch

  Coronavirus and Your Money From stimulus checks to enhanced unemployment benefits, these perks from the American Rescue Plan will provide significant financial relief to millions of Americans.

  By Rocky Mengle Published 12 March 21

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  How Your Third Stimulus Check Will Differ From the First Two Payments

  Coronavirus and Your Money We're oh so close to getting a third stimulus check. But the amount and eligibility rules for your next stimulus payment will be different than for earlier ones.

  By Rocky Mengle Published 8 March 21

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  Having the Money Talk with Your Parents, with Cameron Huddleston

  Financial Planning for Alzheimer's Managing your parents' finances can be a difficult situation. Doing so if you haven't laid down a plan for how to do it is worse.

  By David Muhlbaum Published 2 March 21

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