education

Does everyone pay the same amount of FICA taxes?

Employers and employees split the tax. For both of them, the current Social Security and Medicare tax rates are 6.2% and 1.45%, respectively. So each part...

Published: Jan 20, 2026

education

Are federal loans forgiven if you die?

If you die, your federal student loans will be discharged, meaning no further payments will be required. Your parent, spouse or another person you appoint...

Published: Jan 20, 2026

education

Do I need to fill out a FAFSA for each child?

A FAFSA® form is required for each child. Each of your children will need to fill out a FAFSA form. Your children will need to provide your (parent) infor...

Published: Jan 20, 2026

health

Is trust income taxable income?

Trust beneficiaries must pay taxes on income and other distributions that they receive from the trust, but not on returned principal. IRS forms K-1 and 10...

Published: Jan 20, 2026

media

How big is NZ Super Fund?

New Zealand Superannuation Fund Type Sovereign wealth fund Total assets $43.8 Billion NZD (March 2020) Owner Government of New Zealand Parent Guardians of...

Published: Jan 20, 2026

technology trends

How do you respond to thank you again?

13 Ways to Respond to Thank You You’re welcome. You’re very welcome. That’s all right. No problem. No worries. Don’t mention it. It’s my pleasure. My plea...

Published: Jan 20, 2026

environment

Does Form 1098 include prepaid interest?

You can deduct any prepaid interest and funds you pay into an opening escrow account for local taxes. Prepaid interest will be reported to you by your len...

Published: Jan 20, 2026

environment

Can you take student loan interest deduction if you are a dependent?

You can’t deduct qualified student loan interest payments you paid on a loan in your dependent’s name. Neither of you can deduct the loan interest if both...

Published: Jan 20, 2026

health

What is my status on OPT?

USCIS will mail you a receipt notice (I-797C) with your OPT application case status number. You can track your case status at Request a tracking number wh...

Published: Jan 20, 2026

science

What does it mean when a seller wants cash only?

When you see the phrase “cash-only” listed with a home for sale, this means the home is not in the condition to be financed under a conventional mortgage....

Published: Jan 20, 2026