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Four Things to Know About Filing Taxes as a Teen

Four Things to Know About Filing Taxes as a Teen

By Ilyce Glink| 2017-03-20T16:13:14-05:00 October 27th, 2015|

For many teenagers, the after-school job is a rite of passage—a ticket to independence and disposable income. But once they have a job, do teenagers need to file their own tax returns? Whether you are the parent of a teenager or a teen yourself, here are four things you should know about taxes for teenagers. [...]

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A New Year, a New FAFSA

A New Year, a New FAFSA

By Guest| 2017-04-26T10:25:10-05:00 January 21st, 2013|

Some schools and colleges are cutting fees and tuition to attract students, but education costs are still high. When I went to college, my tuition and fees averaged about $500 per year plus another $500 for books. Today, you’re looking at 10 times those costs—or more. Financial aid is critical to help cover those costs. [...]