Student loans are becoming the signature of our generation as droves of students are graduating with thousands of dollars in debt. At this point, the rising cost of tuition is making once affordable public schools hard to attend without taking on some form of assistance. The numbers prove it, too. According to the Project on […]
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My employer used to send out quarterly statements for my 401K plan. It used to serve as a periodic reminder to review how my different investment accounts are performing. A few years ago, however, they stopped sending out physical statements, but were still available online. It’s easy to log into my account online tool periodically to […]
Whether we like it or not, tax season is upon us again. While it might not be on the top of your priority list right now, that April 15th deadline is creeping closer and closer. Don’t wait until the last minute to get your taxes done. At the very least you should prep them for filing so […]
In an attempt to make college (which is an essential step for most young adults entering the career field) more affordable for everyone, President Obama recently announced his proposal of joint federal and state-funded community college tuition. While the details are still under wraps, the program is loosely based on a current program in Tennessee that […]
After graduating from college with student loan debt, it can be difficult to come to terms with the debt repayment schedule. If you’re like me, you might even be surprised by how much interest had accrued while you were in school, or shocked by how much money you actually owe. Student loans, while often considered the […]
Welcome to our newest reader question series where we feature an inquiry submitted by the MoneyNing community, along with our answers. Today’s question relates to Flexible Spending Accounts and dependent daycare expenses.