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Tax Benefits for College Students and Parents

Did you know you can take advantage of special tax breaks just for college students and their parents? These benefits come in the form of tax credits and deductions when you file your income tax return. What’s the difference? A credit reduces the amount of income tax you have to [...]

Tax Benefits for College Students and Parents2023-02-16T14:08:00-05:00

The Latest Updates on Federal Student Loans

Update: On June 30, 2023, the proposed student loan forgiveness program was blocked by the Supreme Court. Federal student loan forgiveness - will they or won't they? And when might repayment actually begin? If you hold federal student loans, you were likely eagerly awaiting the news that came on August [...]

The Latest Updates on Federal Student Loans2023-06-30T11:26:16-04:00

Beware of Student Loan Scams

Interest on federal student loans resumed on September 1, 2023, and payments will resume in October. Throughout the payment pause (and even before), scammers have preyed on borrowers who are hoping for student loan forgiveness, charging fees for fake services or stealing your information. How can you be sure you're [...]

Beware of Student Loan Scams2023-09-21T16:55:26-04:00

How to Pay Off Student Loans: Your Game Plan

We know you have big plans for post-college life. Whether you intend to start a small business or travel the globe, you need money to make it happen. Student loan payments could decrease the disposable income available for other financial goals. Fortunately, having a game plan to pay off student [...]

How to Pay Off Student Loans: Your Game Plan2023-05-05T16:11:41-04:00

Should you break up with your student loans?

It's Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. But if you’re not feeling the love for your student loans, now could be the right time to end that old relationship and refinance! When you refinance and consolidate your private, federal, and/or PLUS loans into one manageable loan, you’ll get [...]

Should you break up with your student loans?2023-02-17T14:36:21-05:00