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How Families Can Get Early Access To The FAFSA
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How Families Can Get Early Access To The FAFSA

For families that want to apply to the FAFSA early, parents can request FAFSA beta access before the Oct. 1 launch. The post How Families Can Get Ear…

How To Hack The FAFSA And Maximize Financial Aid

How To Hack The FAFSA And Maximize Financial Aid

Learn how the new FAFSA rules can impact your financial aid, and the key strategies you can use to maximize your financial aid options. The post How …

How To Fill Out The FAFSA For Divorced Parents

How To Fill Out The FAFSA For Divorced Parents

Find out how to fill out the FAFSA for divorced parents, based on the new rules that recently went into effect for FAFSA Simplification. The post How…

FAFSA Deadline For Financial Aid In 2026
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FAFSA Deadline For Financial Aid In 2026

It's important to know the FAFSA deadlines so you can plan ahead and get financial aid in time if you need it. Here's what you need to know. The post…

FAFSA Set To Launch October 1 With Key Updates
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FAFSA Set To Launch October 1 With Key Updates

FAFSA set to launch October 1 for 2026–27 school year, with new features including instant identity checks and simplified contributor invites. The po…

Families With Farms Or Businesses Get FAFSA Relief

Families With Farms Or Businesses Get FAFSA Relief

FAFSA will no longer include small business and farm assets starting in 2026, helping families qualify for more aid. The post Families With Farms Or …

How Do You Calculate Current Net Worth Of Assets For FAFSA

How Do You Calculate Current Net Worth Of Assets For FAFSA

Learn how to calculate and report assets for FAFSA, including cash, investments, business, and farm net worth. The post How Do You Calculate Current …

Do You Report A 401k Or IRA On The FAFSA?

Do You Report A 401k Or IRA On The FAFSA?

You do not have to report a 401k or IRA on the FAFSA, but income from these accounts can impact your financial aid. The post Do You Report A 401k Or …

New FAFSA Rule Could Cut Pell for Middle Class
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New FAFSA Rule Could Cut Pell for Middle Class

The GOP’s proposed Pell rule would cut aid for students with higher Student Aid Index scores, even if their income is under the poverty threshold. Th…

HSAs, FSAs, and Malpractice Insurance

HSAs, FSAs, and Malpractice Insurance

Answering questions about whether you can have an HSA and FSA at the same time, and we take a deep dive into malpractice insurance with information a…


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How Families Can Get Early Access To The FAFSA
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How Families Can Get Early Access To The FAFSA

After several years of delayed rollouts, the U.S. Department of Education has confirmed that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA…

How To Fill Out The FAFSA For Divorced Parents

How To Fill Out The FAFSA For Divorced Parents

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form that needs to be filled out for you to receive financial aid from the government for…

WCI #416: HSAs, FSAs, and Malpractice Insurance

WCI #416: HSAs, FSAs, and Malpractice Insurance

Today we answer a handful of HSA and FSA questions including what to do when you contribute incorrectly and what to do when you have problems with re…

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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…

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

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…

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 …

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

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…


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