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November 5, 2024

Can You File FAFSA If Your Parents Didn’t File A Tax Return?

Filing FAFSA without parental tax returns is possible, but may affect aid. Here are your options if parents failed to file taxes and what you can do.

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How To Get Rid Of Student Loan Debt

Here are eight ways that you can set up a plan that will get rid of your student loan debt with loan forgiveness, repayment plans, and more.

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10 Best Crypto Exchanges & Platforms Of November 2024

Curious about buying bitcoins and investing cryptocurrency? Here are 10 of the best bitcoin and crypto investing sites to start using.

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Best Legal Ways To Increase Your Tax Refund Next Year

There are several legal ways to increase your tax refund – and they all involve making sure that you do all the right things.

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Best Side Hustles For Teenagers To Make Money

The best side hustlers for teenagers allow them to make extra money while also balancing school and extracurricular activities.

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Health Savings Account
November 1, 2024

HSA Contribution Limits And IRS Plan Guidelines

If you have a high-deductible health plan, using an HSA is a way to save & invest. Here are the HSA contribution limits for 2024 and 2025.

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News
November 1, 2024

IRS Announces Higher 401k Limits And New Catch-Up For 2025

The IRS just announced the 2025 401k and IRA contribution limits, along with a new higher catch-up contribution for certain ages.

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Retirement
November 1, 2024

401k Contribution And Income Limits (Annual Guide)

401(k) limits increase each year. If you want to max out your retirement account, check out the 2024 401(k) contribution limits.

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Retirement
November 1, 2024

IRA Contribution Limits And Income Limits

Contribute to an individual retirement plan like a Roth IRA or Traditional IRA? Here are the 2024 and 2025 IRA contribution limits.

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Student Loans
November 1, 2024

Best Student Loans And Current Rates In November 2024

Here’s our guide to help you find the best student loans and rates so that you can get the best interest rate on your student loans.

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Student Loans
November 1, 2024

Can You Get A Student Housing Loan?

Learn how you can use federal and private student loans as “student housing loans” to cover housing costs during college.

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Retirement
November 1, 2024

403(b) Contribution Limits For 2024 And 2025

Discover the 2024 403b contribution limits, catch-up contributions, factors affecting limits, and tips to maximize your retirement savings.

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