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Education

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.

3 years ago

President Biden speaks about student debt relief at Delaware State University in Dover on Friday. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
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Politics & Policy

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.

3 years ago

Biden speaks at the podium.
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Education

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.

3 years ago

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Money
Billy Penn

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.

3 years ago

Tulips are pictured outside Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy

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.

3 years ago

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.
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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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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

Students walk through a green arch on a college campus.
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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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)
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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

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