2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2023-2024 school year opened on October 1, 2022. Here are some things you should know.
Will You Benefit from Biden’s Student Loan Relief?
On August 24, President Biden announced federal student loan debt which includes up to $10,000 in loan relief and up to $20,000 in loan relief to borrowers who received a Pell Grant.
Even if You’re Not Required to File a Tax Return, You May Be Missing Out if You Don’t
Some people may choose not to file a tax return because they didn’t earn enough money to be required to file, but many social benefits for lower income individuals require a return to be filed to claim those benefits.
Paying for Graduate School
If you’ve decided graduate school is is in your future, remember returning to school as an adult often involves financial sacrifices. How will you pay for it? Personal savings, financial aid, employer-funded tuition, and private loans may be available to you, and education tax credits might help out at tax time.
Pieces of the College Planning Puzzle
Senior Associate, Melanie Wells, CFP®, joins Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, to discuss the many options for parents who are saving for their children’s college education.
Federal Student Loan Repayment Postponed for Sixth Time
The U.S. Department of Education announced a record sixth extension for federal student loan repayment, interest, and collections, through August 31, 2022. We explain what this means for you.
Setting and Targeting Investment Goals
Setting investment goals means defining your dreams for the future. When you’re setting goals, it’s best to be as specific as possible. Writing down and prioritizing your investment goals is an important first step toward developing an investment plan.
Building Blocks for Financing College with Less Debt
Financing a college education with the least amount of debt requires planning, savings discipline, an understanding of financial aid, smart college research, and good decision making at college time.
10 Tax-Saving Strategies to Consider Before Year-End
With the end of the tax year just around the corner, tax-savvy individuals need to take some time from their busy schedules to review the tax planning steps they’ve already taken and see what else they need to do.
Repaying Your Student Loans
Because of the growing number of students who require student loans to finance their education, the federal government offers several flexible repayment plans. We cover these and more in our student loan basics.