Paying for College
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Is Your Scholarship Tax-Free or Taxable?
Scholarships are generally tax-free if certain IRS and other requirements are met.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Published
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Student Loan Forgiveness Blocked For Now Due to Court Rulings
Biden's student loan debt forgiveness program is on hold until the U.S. Supreme Court weighs in.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Published
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How to Qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Paying for College Even as broader breaks on student debt are rolled out, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program offers much more substantial help to those who qualify. But an important deadline is coming up.
By Rivan V. Stinson • Last updated
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529 Plan Contribution Deadlines
Many states have year-end deadlines for making 529 college savings plan contributions.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Last updated
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3 Key Ways You Can Help a Child or Grandchild Pay for College
college Options such as 529 plans, education savings accounts and tax-free gifts can ensure you don’t carry a child’s student loan debt into your golden years.
By Tony Drake, CFP®, Investment Advisor Representative • Published
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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
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How to Spend $1,000: Find Cheap (or Free) Online Courses
Smart Buying There's a huge array of skill-building online courses that can level up your career for under $1,000.
By Kim Clark • Published
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Tax Breaks for College Finance with Kalman Chany
Paying for College Paying for (ever-pricier) college is a challenge that this consultant meets head on with highly specific guidance.
By David Muhlbaum • Published
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Tax Breaks to Help You Pay for College
Paying for College Everyone knows education is pricey and getting pricier. But not everyone knows about the tax relief available at all stages.
By Sandra Block • Published