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Student Loan Payment Pause Extended Through January 2022

On August 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education announced an extension of the pause on federal student loan payments to January 31, 2022.

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Antitrust Crackdown Aims to Increase Competition

In July, the president issued an executive order intended to “combat excessive consolidation of industry, abuses of market power, and the harmful effects of monopoly.”

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Financial Aid Calendar

If your child will be applying for financial aid for college, here’s a calendar highlighting the important tasks to be done during senior year of high school.

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529 Plans and Financial Aid Eligibility

If you’re thinking about opening a 529 account, or if you’ve already opened one, you might be wondering how 529 funds will affect your child’s financial aid eligibility.

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How Grandparents Can Help Grandchildren with College Costs

As the cost of a college education continues to climb, many grandparents are stepping in to help. This trend is expected to accelerate as baby boomers, many of whom went to college,

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