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Parent PLUS loans and divorce

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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If you're an estranged parent or the child of divorce, you might be wondering which parent is responsible in certain student loan situations.

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Three Private Student Loan problems – and how to solve them

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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We get a boatload of questions daily in our Financial Aid forums concerning private student loans. Here are a sampling of some typical questions - and how to answer them.

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Tax Credit for Homebuyers signed Today!

Friday, November 6, 2009

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First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended Into 2010! Plus…A New Tax Credit for Certain Existing Home Owners! It’s official. President Obama has signed a bill that extends the tax credit for first-time homebuyers (FTHBs) into the first half of 2010.

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New Jersey-First Time Homebuyer $8000 Tax Credit – Frequently Asked Questions

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

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First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit – Frequently Asked Questions New Jersey First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit is scheduled to end on November 30th. If qualified, a First Time Homebuyer can receive up to $8000 as a credit on their 2009 Federal Tax Return. Time is running out! Here are some additional FAQ: What is a tax credit?

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Middle School is Make or Break Time

Friday, July 24, 2009

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In sports it seems the focus on talent has been getting younger and younger. In my lifetime I’ve witnessed the focus on student athletes shift from college to high school and now to (gulp) middle school. I’ve actually been joking with friends recently that my 18-month son has some powerful thighs and would make a great fullback with his low 28-inch center of gravity.

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Parent Plus Loans and Bankruptcy

Friday, June 5, 2009

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You might think that if you have recently filed Ch. 13 bankruptcy that this will automatically disqualify you for a Parent Plus loan .

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Is a Pregnant Student Independent?

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

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It depends when the child is going to be born if the student will earn a dependent or independent status. The relevant language from the Application and Verification Guide states, “Students who have legal dependents are independent

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