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What the New President Means for Your Money

Politics President-Elect Biden wants more consumer protections and perks for the middle class and seniors.

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  Divorce: Who Pays for Education and How to Afford It

  Divorce You think Junior should go to public school, and your ex wants him to go to a pricey private school instead. Who pays? How do you decide? Buckle up, because these discussions could get bumpy.

  By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™ Published 6 November 20

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  File the FAFSA Now: Urgent Reasons for Families to File Early in 2020 for College Aid

  college If you have a college-bound student at home, don't procrastinate on securing financial aid for the 2021-22 school year.

  By Emma Patch Published 9 October 20

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  Back in School Decades Later

  Empty Nesters Getting a degree or certificate in retirement or later in life can have its advantages.

  By Alina Tugend Published 2 September 20

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  College During COVID

  Paying for College Students and their families must be ready to adapt to the changes in the way they attend—and possibly pay for—college.

  By Stacy Rapacon Published 30 July 20

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  How COVID-19 Is Changing the Way Families Save for College Costs

  college CollegeFinance.com's Kevin Walker joins our Your Money's Worth podcast to discuss how the global health pandemic is impacting the way families plan and save for college. Also, our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey chat about tax refunds and paying for a home in retirement.

  By Sandra Block Published 28 July 20

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  This Olympian Has a New Goal: Closing the Wealth Gap

  Financial Planning She encourages advisers to introduce students to financial planning.

  By Rivan V. Stinson Published 21 July 20

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  7 Ways the Pandemic Will Change College Forever

  college Colleges and universities face steep budget cuts, enrollment challenges and new types of competition as a result of COVID-19. We cover the changes you'll see on campus this fall -- and beyond.

  By John Miley Published 19 June 20

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  Yes, It Is Possible to File Bankruptcy on Student Loans

  college Here's the story of one lawyer who did it herself. This strategy is not right for everyone, and there is a very high standard that must be met. But for some people, it is one possible way out of from under crushing student debt.

  By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published 4 May 20

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  How One Couple Is Funding College for Their Four Kids

  Paying for College Matt and Suellen Sharp are hoping to help their quadruplets graduate from college with as little debt as possible.

  By Lisa Gerstner Published 3 April 20

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