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Low-Income Students Can Get More Money to Help Pay for College This Year
Low-income college students can get an additional $500 from the federal government to help pay their education bills later this year.The extra money is thanks to a significant boost in funding for the Pell Grant program in the 2023-24 academic year as part of the $1.7 trillion spending bill recently signed into law.
Changes to the Financial Aid Formula Could Affect How Much You Pay for College
Some families applying for college financial aid this year may qualify for less help than in the past, thanks to a little-known change to the underlying formula.
When Is the FAFSA Deadline?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (a.k.a the FAFSA) is a vital part of the college application process. If you skip it, you could be missing out on grants, scholarships, work-study and low-interest student loans.
How to Apply for FAFSA
I wrote this article last year, but we updated it for 2022 with a few notes about changes on this year's FAFSA.
5 College Admissions Officers on Their Best Tips for Applicants
Each year, high school seniors around the country go through the same rigmarole — taking tests, crafting essays, scrambling ahead of application deadlines and, of course, wondering what exactly colleges are looking for. !0 tips from admissions experts here.
How to Raise a Problem-Solver
Kids don't magically know how to do things unless you let them problem-solve along the way. Here's how to help kids gain the skills they need for adulting. It's surprisingly easy. But parents do need to step back.
How To Finance A Gap Year
Looking to travel before starting college? Financing it may be easier than you think, with a little planning.
Colleges Are Hiking Tuition This Fall Amid Sky-High Inflation
College students across the country will see higher prices when they return to campuses in the coming weeks, the latest hit on families’ finances caused by inflation.
How Does Medicare Obesity Therapy Work?
For people looking to lose weight, Medicare’s obesity behavioral therapy and counseling program may help.
Does Medicare Cover Outpatient Rehabilitation Therapy?
Once you’re well enough to be discharged from the hospital, you might require outpatient rehabilitation therapy services — like physical therapy or occupational therapy — to move toward a fuller recovery.
Retired-ish: How To Find Part-Time Jobs in Your Golden Years
Finding a part-time job in your later years has become increasingly common. In fact, by 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that one in four workers will be older than 55.
Conversations To Have With Your Parents Or In-laws If You’re Expecting New Baby Help
Expecting a baby soon? You may be counting on help from your mom in the first days or weeks after the birth. Or, on the flipside, maybe her take-charge strategies tend to rankle and you’re a little worried about her postpartum suggestions.
Important Steps to Learn Smart Money Borrowing Practices
Sometimes parents have to borrow money on behalf of their student to afford college. Before you sign any papers, learn these important borrowing practices.
7 Financial Lessons Financial Mom Experts Want Girls To Know
Moms want their daughters to start their financial lives off right. Here are the lessons we most want them to learn.
Student Loan Scams In 2022: They’re Ramping Up, And They’re Incredibly Clever
Here’s how to protect yourself from student loan scams, and what to keep an eye out for so you don’t become a victim.