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Online Bachelor Degree: Lower Unemployment and Higher Pay

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Online Bachelor Degree: Lower Unemployment and Higher Pay

Online Bachelor Degree: Lower Unemployment and Higher Pay According to the U.S. Department of Labor, unemployment rates fall and earnings rise for people who have more education. Not exactly rocket science — but if you’re a high school graduate working a 40-hour week, getting a bachelor’s degree may seem nearly impossible. Work, family and financial obligations don’t leave much time to attend a college or university full time. But a phenomenon called distance learning now makes it possible to pursue an online bachelor degree from the comfort of your own home. In a nutshell, dozens of accredited colleges and universities...

Education Tax Credits for Higher Education

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Education Tax Credits for Higher Education

Education Tax Credits for Higher Education Is higher education costing you a fortune? There may be a way to help pay for those costs with the help of education tax credits. What are education credits, who is eligible, and why should we take them? Well, let’s start with the first part of the question, and work our way to the end. Education credits are tax credits available for qualified education expenses paid by the taxpayer in the furthering of their education. Qualified education expenses are defined as an expense paid during the tax year for tuition and fees required by...