Paying for College
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School’s Out for Summer … But Tuition Is Back in the Fall
Paying for College Giving the gift of education never goes out of style. Here are some different options for helping out the young person in your life.
By Kathleen Kenealy, CFP®, CPWA® Published
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States Boost 529 Plan Incentives
529 Plans Many states provide a tax break for residents, and now they're offering matching contributions and other perks.
By Sandra Block Published
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Plan to Start Repaying Student Loans
Paying for College The pandemic-era pause on student loan repayments is scheduled to end September 30. If you can’t afford payments, you have options.
By Emma Patch Published
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Rates on Student Loans Will Go Up
Paying for College You could refinance with a private student loan, but consider waiting until the pause on federal loan payments expires.
By Sandra Block Published
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How to Pay Off $130,000 in Parent PLUS Loans for Just $33,000
Paying for College Meet Nate. He took out $130,000 in Parent PLUS loans for his kids. The standard repayment plan will cost him over $170,000. But some smart strategizing could get his bill down to $33,000 instead. Here’s how.
By Saki Kurose, CSLP®, IAR Published
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Student Loans: Pay Down or Hold Pat?
Paying for College Before you tell your lender you want to resume payments, consider whether there are better uses for your money.
By Sandra Block Published
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The Financial Aid Form Gets a Makeover
Paying for College Starting with the FAFSA available for filing in October 2022, the number of questions will be reduced from 108 to 36.
By Sandra Block Published
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Biden Extends Student Loan Relief, Is Loan Forgiveness Next?
Coronavirus and Your Money On his first day as president, Joe Biden continued the suspension of student loan payments until October.
By Rocky Mengle Published
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Stay on Course With Student Loans
Paying for College You may be eligible for deferment if you receive unemployment benefits or are unable to find a full-time job.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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