by Marilou Davido | Aug 12, 2022 | Resources
A scholarship is an amount paid or allowed to a student to further their study at an educational institution. Whereas a fellowship grant is for the purpose of study or research. Read about the tax-free benefits and taxability, here. Learn...
by Marilou Davido | Aug 8, 2022 | Resources
Most students have two main options for student loans: federal (government) loans or private loans from banks, credit unions, and other lenders. You should research all your options for federal loans, also known as Direct loans, before shopping around for private...
by Marilou Davido | Aug 5, 2022 | Resources
What is Tuition Reimbursement? Tuition reimbursement is a fringe benefit companies may choose to offer to their employees. It involves paying for them to take college courses during their employment and can be used to fund (or partially fund) an undergraduate or...
by Marilou Davido | Jul 28, 2022 | Resources
Determining eligibility for Medicaid can be confusing. You may even qualify as “medically needy”. If you are unsure whether you are eligible for Medicaid assistance or not, visit the Medicaid.gov website. For Wisconsin residents, use this link for state eligibility...
by Marilou Davido | Jul 27, 2022 | Resources
You should review how the policy pays benefits as policies pay benefits in different ways. Some policies pay a fixed amount for each day you are confined in a nursing home or each day you receive community-based care, regardless of the actual cost of the care. Other...
by Marilou Davido | Jul 21, 2022 | Resources
What is cash-out refinancing? Cash-out refinancing replaces your current home loan with a bigger mortgage, allowing you to take advantage of the equity you’ve built up in your home and access the difference between the two mortgages (your current one and the new one)...