Personal Finance
You asked us about Biden’s student debt relief plan. We found the answers
There's been some confusion over what loans – and which borrowers – qualify.
2 years ago
Biden’s student debt relief plan is temporarily blocked. Here’s what you need to know
The Biden administration says it is continuing to accept and review applications during the temporary hold.
2 years ago
The application for Biden’s student loan relief is open. Here’s what to know about it
A beta version of the student loan forgiveness application is a test to help the Education Department find problems with the site before its official launch.
2 years ago
The 1980s Philly sweepstakes charlatan who swindled folks out of $2 million in prizes
After a federal indictment, Chuck Seidman went on to gain Donald Trump as a client.
2 years ago
Volunteering could get you a tax credit in Philly if a City Council bill becomes law
City Council President Darrell Clarke says he was inspired by President Joe Biden to offer the tax credit.
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‘Road to Success’ tour touts benefits of federal loan forgiveness program
White House representatives and the American Federation of Teachers ended a daylong tour by encouraging public service workers to apply for student loan forgiveness.
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To get unconnected neighbors online, Philly needs to ramp up offline efforts
The White House’s broadband affordability plan is a big opportunity for Philly — but getting families signed up demands offline efforts, writes Julia Rivera.
2 years ago
You may get an IRS refund if you filed your taxes late during the pandemic
The IRS is refunding penalties it charged taxpayers for filing their 2019 and 2020 tax returns late, as a form of COVID-19 relief.
2 years ago
Princeton University will cover costs for students whose families earn below $100K
Undergraduate students whose household income is less than $100,000 will not have to pay anything to attend Princeton University, the school announced Thursday.
2 years ago
N.J. wants to negotiate out-of-state income taxes for commuters
New Jersey officials have introduced bipartisan legislation that would give the state more leverage in a fight to end double taxation for state residents.
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Some states could tax Biden’s student loan debt relief
But in some states, the tax man may demand a cut of that relief. That’s because some states tax forgiven debt as income.
2 years ago
Upcoming dates and info you need to know for student loan forgiveness
Can you get a refund on payments you made during the pandemic? How do you know if you made too much money to qualify? Answers to these questions and more.
2 years ago
New Jersey’s 10-day sales tax holiday is now in effect
School supplies like backpacks, notebooks, index cards, and pencils are tax-free.
2 years ago
Philly network of nonprofits aims to prevent and prosecute elder abuse
According to the National Council on Aging, 1 in 10 elderly people has been victims of financial or material exploitation, at a cost of $36.5 billion annually.
2 years ago
Is it fair to forgive student loans? Examining 3 of the arguments of a heated debate
Biden's plan to forgive hundreds of billions of dollars in student debt will help millions, but it's also raising concerns about inflation, fairness and tuition costs.
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