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Apr 20, 2020

COVID-19: Impact on Student Loans & 529 Plans

Many students have financial decisions to make due to the COVID-19 pandemic. How does the CARES Act affect student loan borrowers and those who used a 529 plan for college expenses?

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AUTHORS

Elaine E. Bedel, CFP®

CEO and President
Executive on Loan

Evan D. Bedel, CFP®

Owner and Director of
Finance & Strategy

Kate Arndt, CFP®

Financial Planner

Meredith Carbrey, CFP®

Sr. Wealth Advisor

Ryan A. Collier, CIMA®

Sr. Portfolio Manager and Director of Investment Management

David Crossman, CFA

Sr. Portfolio Manager

Kristina Dougan

Operations Specialist and Investment Assistant

Anthony Harcourt, CIMA®

Portfolio Manager

Kathryn J. Hower, CFP®

Sr. Wealth Advisor and
Director of Financial Planning

Jonathan Koop, CFA

Portfolio Manager and
Manager of Investment Management

Sarah Mahaffa, CFP®

Sr. Wealth Advisor and
Manager of Financial Planning

Austin Stagman, CIMA®