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Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff at the Back to School Bus Tour stop in Philadelphia. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Education

‘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.

3 years ago

Philadelphia City Hall.
PlanPhilly
Community
Eyes on the Street

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.

3 years ago

The IRS is refunding penalties it charged taxpayers for filing their 2019 and 2020 tax returns late as a form of COVID-19 relief. (Keith Srakocic/AP)
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Money

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.

3 years ago

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NPR
Education

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.

3 years ago

Traffic passes through the toll plaza at the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, New Jersey, on Friday, June 10, 2022. The busy bridge connecting New Jersey and New York City is moving to cashless tolls. Beginning in July, drivers paying cash tolls will have their license plates scanned and will be billed by mail. As part of the transformation, the tollbooths and islands will be demolished. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)
Politics & Policy

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.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

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.

3 years ago

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NPR
Education

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.

3 years ago

Stacks of notebooks are shown in a store.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey’s 10-day sales tax holiday is now in effect

School supplies like backpacks, notebooks, index cards, and pencils are tax-free.

3 years ago

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Courts & Law

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.

3 years ago

Student loan borrowers stage a rally in front of The White House on Aug. 25 to celebrate President Biden cancelling student debt. The plan has sparked heated debate, including about its economic fairness. (Paul Morigi/Getty Images for We the 45m)
NPR
Politics & Policy

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.

3 years ago

The LIHEAP program can help residents pay their heating bill. (Mikhalitskaia / BigStock)
PlanPhilly
Community

Help with heating bills for low-income Pennsylvanians available Tuesday

The program helped hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians last season, according to officials. It's open from November through April.

3 years ago

President Joe Biden in the East Room of the White House
Politics & Policy

After delay, Biden readies student loan help, payment pause

Biden has faced pressure from liberals to provide broader relief to hard-hit borrowers, and from moderates and Republicans questioning the fairness of any widespread forgivene

3 years ago

People smile in a store.
NPR
Money

These are some of the ways inflation is changing Americans’ spending habits

From Walmart to the neighborhood supermarket, retailers across the country are having to adjust as Americans watch their pennies in the face of high inflation.

3 years ago

File photo: Internal Revenue Service taxes forms are seen on Feb. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Politics & Policy

Expanded IRS free-file system one step closer in Dems’ bill

The flagship climate change and health care bill will bring U.S. taxpayers one step closer to a government-operated electronic free-file tax return system.

3 years ago

A gas pump is seen at a gas station in Houston on June 9. Gas prices have dropped below $4 a gallon in parts of the country, although the national average remains above that level. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
NPR
Money

Gas prices are finally dropping. Here are 4 things to know

The average price of gasoline nationwide is expected to drop below $4 a gallon in the coming days as prices continue to fall from the record highs hit in June.

3 years ago

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