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The Big Number: $1 billion — that’s how much the Department of Education says it saved taxpayers by cracking down on student aid fraud over the past year.Why It Matters: The Department of Education announced that its identity verification requirements for first-time FAFSA applica ... Show More

The Department of Education processed more IDR applications in March than any month since court-ordered tracking began, cutting the pending backlog to 553,966. That is down from 576,609 in February and from nearly 2 million in April 2025. The March status report (PDF File), filed ... Show More

The PSLF Buyback backlog grew to 89,720 pending applications in March, according to the latest court-ordered status report (PDF File) filed today. The Department of Education decided just 3,280 applications during the month. At that pace, borrowers at the back of the queue face a ... Show More

<p>Navigating the world of taxes can be overwhelming, especially for CRNAs who often juggle both clinical responsibilities and financial planning. Today we’re focused on self-employment taxes and the planning strategies that can help you maximize your earnings. Whether you're a 1 ... Show More

2024 may be long gone, but it’s NOT too late to lower your taxes for the previous year. If you have real estate or retirement accounts, you already hold the key to minimizing your taxable income and owing less to Uncle Sam. But how do you do it? We’re sharing 2024 and 2025 top ta ... Show More

Investing your money is one of the most powerful ways to build wealth—but before you even buy your first stock, you’re faced with one of the biggest questions: Which investing platform should you choose? Should you go with a financial advisor? Trust a robo-advisor to do the work ... Show More

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2088: Kelley Long with FinancialFinesse.com shares invaluable insights on choosing the right tax preparer to navigate compl ... Show More

It's tax season <>. But don't worry, in this episode of Life Kit, CPA and tax analyst Kimberly Washington offers helpful advice on maximizing your refund, what deductions to remember and how the child tax credit impacts your tax filings this year.See pcm.adswizz.com for informati ... Show More

All businesses have to pay tax, but how much tax depends on your business size and structure. Finance journalist and business owner David ‘Kochie’ Koch takes you through your tax obligations from GST requirements, to ensuring a stress-free tax return and tips on how to pay just t ... Show More

<p>I think we can all agree that, unless you work for an accounting firm or the ATO, tax is preeeeetty mystified. Fortunately, this episode has emerged from the ethers of EOFY to right that wrong.</p><br><p>In this session, Tash and Ana are joined by award-winning accountant <a h ... Show More

These are some tax changes you can’t afford to miss. November is the time for year-end tax planning. The IRS has recently released new, inflation-adjusted contribution limits and tax brackets for 2025 - including some really exciting additions from SECURE 2.0. Jump start your ... Show More

It's tax season (insert collective groan here). But don't worry: in this episode of Life Kit, CPA and tax analyst Kimberly Washington offers helpful advice on maximizing your refund, what deductions to remember and how the child tax credit impacts your tax filings this year.See p ... Show More

<p>In this episode of DIY Money, Daniel and Logan discuss the differences between renting or buying your home and debate the pros and cons for each.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information abo ... Show More