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Big Brothers Big Sisters
Earlier this year I had the privilege of joining city officials, volunteer mentors, and students during a mid-day reception to recognize the many volunteers—including more than 20 city employees—in the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program at Emerson Elementary School.
VIDA, the Big Brothers/Big Sisters’ Volunteers Into Direct Action Program, has placed more than 20 volunteer mentors at Emerson, most of them employees of the City’s Transit Department. Among the people that take the time to volunteer as mentors at Emerson, is my district director, Julie Dreike.
For Julie, and people like her, this program has been an incredible experience. “I remember the people in my life who were my mentors,” said Dreike. “They helped teach me how to have fun, right from wrong, helped with school work, taught me hobbies that I still enjoy today and so much more.
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| Only 42 days until tax day. What’s the most you can deduct for student loan interest? |
Answer: $1,500
For 1999 federal tax returns, you can deduct up to $1,500 for interest paid on a qualified student loan.
This can be done on schedule A of your federal return even if you don’t itemize your deductions.
For the 2000 tax year, the amount rises to $2,000. |
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