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Joe Biden’s Student Loan Plan: What’s in It for You?
student loans The future of student loan debt could look quite a bit different, if President-elect Joe Biden gets his way (and Congress cooperates). From loan forgiveness to free tuition for some, the college landscape could be changing.
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What Biden Will Do: 23 Policy Plays to Expect From the Next Administration
Politics The Kiplinger Letter forecasts President-Elect Joe Biden’s biggest priorities -- and the likelihood of progress on them.
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Big Changes Likely for Social Security, Medicare Under a Biden Presidency
Making Your Money Last The new president and a fresh Congress will sooner or later have to face the twin safety net programs, both sorely in need of help.
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Will There Be a Second Stimulus Check?
Coronavirus and Your Money Despite support from President Trump and key Congressional leaders, the odds of getting another $1,200 stimulus check this year are fading fast.
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2020 Election: The Health Care Debate
Politics The presidential candidates’ stances on health care couldn't be more different.
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Travel Tax Credit: Will Uncle Sam Pay You to Take a Vacation?
Tax Breaks There's a proposal in Congress to give you an "Explore America" tax credit of $4,000 or more to cover travel expenses. But don't pack your bags quite yet.
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8 Benefits for Healthcare Workers, First Responders in the HEROES Act
Politics Parts of the massive federal stimulus passed by the House of Representatives focus on workers on the front line of the coronavirus battle.
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5 HEROES Act Provisions with a Good Chance of Becoming Law
Politics The massive federal stimulus bill just passed by the House of Representatives is "dead on arrival" in the Senate. But a few proposals in the bill have enough bipartisan support to eventually become law.
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The Stunning IRS Ruling That May Bankrupt Small Businesses That Took PPP Loans
small business loans The Paycheck Protection Program rolled out with great fanfare to help save small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. But something the IRS just did could decimate much of that benefit.
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