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First time with FAFSA? Here are some quick tips to get you started

First time with FAFSA? Here are some quick tips to get you started

by Michele Cagan | Sep 29, 2017 | Get Help When You Need It, Kids and Money, Single Mom CPA

UPDATED FOR 2019 If, like so many single moms, you are the custodial parent of a child (under 24 years old) who’s soon heading for college, it’s time to FAFSA. To get any cash for college – grants, work-study, scholarships, and federal loans – you have to fill...
Single Moms: You Can get Cash Back by Taking Advantage of This Education Tax Credit

Single Moms: You Can get Cash Back by Taking Advantage of This Education Tax Credit

by Michele Cagan | Mar 30, 2017 | Do Your Own Taxes, Kids and Money, Single Mom CPA

Putting someone – including yourself – through college can put a major dent in your finances. But a very generous tax credit can put a big chunk of change back in your pocket. The American Opportunity Tax Credit, or AOTC, can chop $2,500 per student off your tax bill....
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