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Stacey WaughFeb 2, 20222 min read

VITA – Free Tax Preparation Services in Niagara County

CCCS Buffalo has officially launched our 8th year of providing free tax preparation services in Niagara County through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. If your 2021 income was … Continue reading VITA – Free Tax Preparation Services in…

Stacey WaughJan 7, 20222 min read

NYS Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) is Now Available!

The NYS Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) is a federally funded program to help support homeowners who experienced financial hardship (loss of income or increased living expenses) as a result of … Continue reading NYS Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) is Now…

Stacey WaughDec 28, 20212 min read

COVID-19 Student Loan Relief Extended through May 2022

Last week, the U.S. Department of Education announced* a further extension of the COVID-19 emergency relief for student loan repayment, interest, and collections.  The pause was previously extended until January … Continue reading COVID-19 Student Loan Relief Extended through May…

Robert DunnOct 25, 20212 min read

Zombie Debt: Run, Hide or Stand Your Ground?

Have you received a call or letter demanding you pay an old debt that either you forgot about, paid off, or is simply not yours? AHH! You may be a … Continue reading Zombie Debt: Run, Hide or Stand Your…

Stacey WaughOct 7, 20212 min read

Student Loans – Huge Changes Coming to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)!

On October 6, 2021, the Department of Education announced an overhaul that is coming for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for federally backed student loans!  For a limited … Continue reading Student Loans – Huge Changes Coming to…