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Which States Tax Student Loan Forgiveness?

While many types of student loan forgiveness are tax-free federally, several states may levy taxes on student loan forgiveness. Even though...

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Understanding Grandparent-Owned 529 Plans

What is a grandparent-owned 529 college savings plan? How do they work? What do you need to know about them and what changes should you...

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How To Appeal A Financial Aid Award (Merit And Need-Based)

If your financial aid package falls short of your need, you can ask the college for more financial aid by sending them a financial aid...

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IRS Raises Standard Mileage Rate To 72.5 Cents for 2026

The IRS just released their standard mileage rates for 2026. There was an increase of 2.5 cents from 2025 for the standard business rate,...

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Options If You Can’t Afford College Due To Not Enough Financial Aid

What can you do if you can’t afford college? Maybe the financial aid award wasn’t enough, or you only want to go to a certain...

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Are Scholarships Taxable? Maybe… Here’s What To Know

Are scholarships taxable? You may be surprised that not all scholarships to pay for college are considered tax-free. Yes, that...

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Can President Trump Reverse Student Loan Forgiveness?

President Trump generally does not support student loan forgiveness and would likely seek an end to some student loan forgiveness programs....

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