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FSA Extends IDR Recertification Until 2026
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FSA Extends IDR Recertification Until 2026

FSA extends IDR recertification deadlines until 2026, giving borrowers relief amid processing delays. Here’s what you need to know. The post FSA Exte…

The College Investor

03/20/2025

FAFSA Numbers Up: More Seniors Applying for College Aid
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FAFSA Numbers Up: More Seniors Applying for College Aid

FAFSA submissions are up 6.4% from last year, signaling higher financial aid access for students. Could this lead to more college enrollments? The po…

The College Investor

02/27/2025

Why You Should Fill Out The FAFSA Even If You Don’t Think You’ll Receive Aid
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Why You Should Fill Out The FAFSA Even If You Don’t Think You’ll Receive Aid

Thinking of skipping filling out the FAFSA? Perhaps you don't think you'll qualify and that it's a waste of time. Here's why you're wrong. Learn more…

The College Investor

02/12/2025

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Why Fill Out The FAFSA Even If You Don't "Think" You'll Receive Aid
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Why Fill Out The FAFSA Even If You Don't "Think" You'll Receive Aid

Even if you don't think you'll receive financial aid, you likely should fill out the FAFSA.According to Sallie How America Pays for College report,&n…

The College Investor

02/12/2025

Defining FSAs & HSAs and How To Make Them Work For You
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Defining FSAs & HSAs and How To Make Them Work For You

Happy Open Enrollment, Money Rehabbers! When you pick your health insurance plan, you're likely going to encounter FSAs or HSAs. Today, Nicole explai…

Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

11/11/2024

HCFSA for Military | Health Care Flexible Spending Account Worth It for Military Families? #146
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HCFSA for Military | Health Care Flexible Spending Account Worth It for Military Families? #146

A new benefit for military families! How good is it? In fall of 2024, SecDef announced a new Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA) for militar…

The Military Money Manual

10/21/2024

10 Biggest FAFSA Mistakes That Could Cost You Financial Aid
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10 Biggest FAFSA Mistakes That Could Cost You Financial Aid

The FAFSA – or Free Application for Federal Student Aid – is required for students who want help paying for college. The application is managed by th…

The College Investor

10/04/2024

DCFSA | Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for Military | Possible $5,000 Tax Benefit | With Brandon Lovingier, the Enlisted Money Guy #143
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DCFSA | Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for Military | Possible $5,000 Tax Benefit | With …

Dependent care flexible spending account- is it even worth your time? (note: this is different than the HEALTHCARE FSA which was announced in Sept 20…

The Military Money Manual

09/30/2024

SSA vs. SSI vs. SSDI: Key Differences And FAFSA Impact
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SSA vs. SSI vs. SSDI: Key Differences And FAFSA Impact

Social Security (SS), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI) are three federal benefit programs that can …

The College Investor

05/08/2024

519: HSA vs. FSA and When to Drain Your Emergency Fund to Pay Off Debt
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519: HSA vs. FSA and When to Drain Your Emergency Fund to Pay Off Debt

Want to know how to avoid capital gains on your next home sale? If you tune in, you may dodge a quarter-of-a-million-dollar bullet (or more!). What a…

Bigger Pockets

04/12/2024

How To Create An FSA ID
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How To Create An FSA ID

A Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) is a unique identifier that allows you to log in to Department of Education websites.You need this ID to complete t…

The College Investor

03/06/2024

FAFSA Hacks to Curb College Costs w/ The FAFSA Guru #755
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FAFSA Hacks to Curb College Costs w/ The FAFSA Guru #755

Today we're diving into the dollar-saving-world of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as the FAFSA (which has seen some signi…

How To Money

11/29/2023

Ask HTM - Are FSAs Worth The Hassle, Making Too Much for a Roth, & Mentally Shifting from Saver to Spender #745
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Ask HTM - Are FSAs Worth The Hassle, Making Too Much for a Roth, & Mentally Shifting from Saver to …

We’re kicking off the week by answering your listener questions! And if you have a question that you’d like for us to answer on the show, we’d love f…

How To Money

11/06/2023

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Military Money Manual | HCFSA for Military | Health Care Flexible Spending Account Worth It for Military Families? #146
Military Money Manual | HCFSA for Military | Health Care Flexible Spending Account Worth It for Military Families? #146