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Here's what President Biden's student loan forgiveness means for your taxes

Here's what President Biden's student loan forgiveness means for your taxes

Borrowers who will benefit from student loan forgiveness won't need to worry about getting hit with a federal tax bill. But they may see other tax consequences.

3 years ago
Pause on student loan payments is extended through end of December. Here are smart ways for borrowers to use the extra cash

Pause on student loan payments is extended through end of December. Here are smart ways for borrowers to use the extra cash

This marks the seventh time that the freeze on student loan payments has been extended after initially being put in place by President Donald Trump in 2020.

3 years ago
From Occupy Wall Street to the 2020 presidential primaries, here's how we got to student loan forgiveness

From Occupy Wall Street to the 2020 presidential primaries, here's how we got to student loan forgiveness

The push to get student debt canceled started over a decade ago. This is how we got here.

3 years ago
Op-ed: Biden cancels $10,000 in student debt. Now the real work begins to fix the 'dysfunctional' higher education system

Op-ed: Biden cancels $10,000 in student debt. Now the real work begins to fix the 'dysfunctional' higher education system

The White House and Congress need to do a true fix to our higher education system that prevents students from being stuck in this debt trap in the first place.

3 years ago
CPAs Are Seeing Fintech Innovation Across Many Canadian Provinces

CPAs Are Seeing Fintech Innovation Across Many Canadian Provinces

CPA | Margaret Craig-Bourdin | Aug 17, 2022 For several years now, fintech has been driving considerable growth both globally and here in Canada. To gain an understanding of where the industry currently stands, we spoke with Rajeev Shankar, partner, finance transformation & financial services, with KPMG Canada. Shankar has a wealth of experience in


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3 years ago
Biden cancels $10,000 in federal student loan debt for most borrowers

Biden cancels $10,000 in federal student loan debt for most borrowers

President Joe Biden announced he will forgive $10,000 in federal student debt for most borrowers. 

3 years ago
As layoffs loom, unemployment benefits look a lot different from last year. Here’s what you need to know before you file

As layoffs loom, unemployment benefits look a lot different from last year. Here’s what you need to know before you file

Pandemic-era unemployment programs expired last year, which means jobless benefits may look much different for applicants.

3 years ago
Richard Branson:  How Best to Forge Deep Partnerships and Collaborations

Richard Branson: How Best to Forge Deep Partnerships and Collaborations

LinkedIn Ask Richard | Richard Branson | Aug 2, 2022 As humans, we need connections to thrive – meaningful relationships with family and friends to grow personally, and great professional partnerships to ignite ideas and make a positive impact. Connect with people who have different strengths and skills Since the early days at Virgin, I’ve


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3 years ago
Meta Begins Metaverse ID System Rollout

Meta Begins Metaverse ID System Rollout

TechCrunch | Andrew Mendez | Aug 23, 2022 Meta, formerly Facebook, has officially rolled out what it’s calling Meta accounts and Meta Horizon Profiles. The global launch will be gradual, but both “accounts” are to be used in place of the personal social media account logins — Facebook and Instagram — once used to log


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3 years ago
Key events on the path to student loan forgiveness, from Occupy Wall Street to the 2020 presidential primaries

Key events on the path to student loan forgiveness, from Occupy Wall Street to the 2020 presidential primaries

The push to get student debt canceled started over a decade ago. This is how we got here.

3 years ago
What you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness plan: Who is eligible, how it works, when to apply

What you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness plan: Who is eligible, how it works, when to apply

Have questions about student loan forgiveness? The government has already made a
surprising number of answers already available.

3 years ago
Biden's student debt forgiveness plan may cost taxpayers an average of $2,000, some policy experts say

Biden's student debt forgiveness plan may cost taxpayers an average of $2,000, some policy experts say

Student loan forgiveness will cost taxpayers and does nothing to solve the tough unaffordability issues that plague higher education, some policy experts say.

3 years ago
Watch live: President Biden speaks about federal student loan forgiveness and the payment pause

Watch live: President Biden speaks about federal student loan forgiveness and the payment pause

President Joe Biden is set to speak Wednesday about his plans on federal student debt forgiveness and an extension of the payment pause.

3 years ago
Household income is about to get a boost. Here's what it means for your wallet and the economy

Household income is about to get a boost. Here's what it means for your wallet and the economy

Household cash flow has been declining, but consumer income will begin to grow after the holidays, making a recession less likely, according to Goldman Sachs.

3 years ago