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Self-Employed and Gig Workers Could Get Bigger Loans Under New PPP Rules. They May Want to Wait to Apply
The Small Business Administration will update how it calculates forgivable PPP loans for sole proprietors, but not until the first week of March.
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Op-Ed: Families Should Plan to Negotiate With Colleges for More Financial Aid Due to Pandemic
The pandemic has colleges eager to fill their student ranks and therefore more open than usual to negotiate tuition, grant money and aid with eligible families.
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New Rules Make It Easier for Struggling Student Loan Borrowers to Access PPP Loans
One of the changes to PPP loans that the Biden administration announced this week include allowing struggling student loan borrowers to qualify.
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Young Black Americans Can't Afford to Wait on This Advice About Wealth and Success
Black leaders in finance and media share advice for the next generation of Black Americans based on their personal success stories.
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Most Student Loan Borrowers Won't Get a Tax Break This Year
Student loan borrowers haven’t had to make payments for most of 2020. The savings has helped many, but it also makes them ineligible for the usual tax break.
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Tax Season Is Upon Us. Here's What's New for Your 2020 Return
Due to pandemic-related relief, rule changes and shifting work situations, you may find that preparing your tax return is a bigger challenge than usual.
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State Attorneys General Call for President Biden to Forgive $50,000 in Student Loan Debt
A multi-state group of attorneys general on Friday sent a letter to Congress urging President Joe Biden to cancel up to $50,000 in federal student loan debt.
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The Price of Gas Is Climbing Higher. Here's How You Can Save at the Pump
With frigid temperatures in the South causing oil refineries to go offline, the price of oil is expected to rise and impact what you pay for gasoline.
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Want a Raise Or Better Job? Consider These Four Professional Certifications
This could be an ideal time to acquire a professional certification that helps increase earnings potential and expand career opportunities.
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Here's How This Couple Paid Off Their $300,000 Mortgage in 5 Years
Rob and Reshawn Lee put 10% down on their dream home in Dallas. Five years later, the couple have paid off their mortgage.
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Where Creative Freelancers Can Earn Extra Money Online: Career Coach
A career coach offers advice to creative freelancers, from writers and editors to coders, on finding work from home job opportunities in the Covid era.
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Think You Know How to Talk About Money With Loved Ones? Take This Quiz to Find Out
February is “Love and Money Month” for the National Financial Educators Council. Take this quiz to learn about how and when people should share money information.
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How Covid-19 Relief Money Could Impact Your Taxes and What to Do About It
Tax-filing season is here and you may be wondering how the pandemic will affect your return.
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Money Invested in ESG Funds More Than Doubles in a Year
Investors poured record money into ESG funds, which focus on climate change, inequality and other issues, at more than twice the rate last year than in 2019.
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Only 29% of Americans Use a Financial Advisor. Here's How to Know If You Make Enough Money to Need an Expert
Financial advisors can focus on different things. You should choose an expert that suits you, according to Delano Saporu, founder of New Streets Advisors Group.
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They Went Bust in the Great Recession. Now, in Their 80s, the Pandemic Took Their Jobs
Dan and Grace Porte, like thousands of other seniors, lost their jobs during the pandemic. Older Americans tend to be unemployed for longer periods than others.
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Plan Out Your Success Before Launching Your Side Hustle
The average Millennial reports earning nearly $1,000 per month from their side gigs. Here’s how to formulate a plan for your extra income.
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NFL Star Andrew Whitworth Has Big Plans to Help Bridge Education Gaps
LA Rams player Andrew Whitworth has been nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. He’s also committed to serving others.
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Avoid ‘Get Rich Quick' Schemes to Build Wealth: NFL, Money Pro Brandon Copeland
New England Patriots linebacker and money expert Brandon Copeland says ‘get rich quick’ schemes won’t build wealth, more financial literacy will.
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Here's How American Stimulus Checks Stack Up to Other Countries' Covid Relief
The United States passed more than $3 trillion in coronavirus stimulus funding during 2020. Here’s how other countries have dealt with pandemic relief.