This story about creative financing for college ran over the weekend in my local paper. The article does a great job of outlining some of the financial challenges families are facing in the midst of this country's economic crisis. It was good to see that staying in school is still a priority for the two families featured in the piece, but rather heart-wrenching to read the … [Read more...] about 7 Creative Ways to Pay for College
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Tax Credits & Deductions for Students
It's tax time and if you're a student, there is some good news for you. The Federal Government offers a host of tax credits and deductions for college and graduate students -- or your families, if your parents still claim you on their tax returns. Here's a look at some of the ways you can save money -- or get money back -- on your tax returns. Tax Credits A tax credit … [Read more...] about Tax Credits & Deductions for Students
In the News: Americans Don’t Know About Tax Breaks for Education
A recent survey of more than 1,000 American adults, commissioned by CCH and conducted by GfK Roper, found that most taxpayers don't know which tax breaks are most beneficial to them, including higher education tax credits and deductions. Remember my post from several weeks ago outlining the tax credits and tax deductions for higher education expenses? Well, according to the … [Read more...] about In the News: Americans Don’t Know About Tax Breaks for Education