Camilla Smoot
Camilla has a background in journalism and business communications. She specializes in writing complex information in understandable ways. She has written on a variety of topics including money, science, personal finance, politics, and more. Her work has been published in the HuffPost, KSL.com, Deseret News, and more.
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What Is the Average Dental School Debt in 2026?
Published 04/10/2022 by Camilla Smoot
The vast majority of dental students have to take out student loans to pay for their schooling. In 2021, the average dental school debt was just over $300,000. It typically takes dental school graduates 10–25 years to pay off their student debt. But there are loan forgiveness programs and repayment plans in place to help students get out of debt.

What Companies Are In The Capital Goods Field?
Published 04/07/2022 by Camilla Smoot
Capital goods are physical, man-made items used to create a product or service that people will later use. They are different from consumer goods, which are items purchased to fill a customer’s needs directly. Examples of capital goods include batteries, construction equipment, and machinery. Businesses that create capital goods fall into the capital goods, or industrials, sector. Companies in the capital goods field include large corporations like United Rentals Inc., Lockheed Martin, and General Electric.

Master Promissory Note: Everything You Need To Know
Published 04/07/2022 by Camilla Smoot
A master promissory note lays out the terms, details, and conditions of your student loan and lists your information, the school’s information, interest rates, a repayment plan, and more. You will sign a different master promissory note based on which student loan you take out. Financial aid from your student loan cannot be received until you sign a master promissory note.

What Is the Average Pharmacy School Debt in 2026?
Published 04/06/2022 by Camilla Smoot
Pharmacy school graduates in the United States carry an average of $170,000 in student loan debt. This average is larger than that acquired completing many other doctorate degrees, including law degrees. Loan repayment and forgiveness plans, as well as loan refinancing, can reduce the debt or make it more manageable for many graduates.

What Is the Average Medical School Debt in 2026?
Published 03/24/2022 by Camilla Smoot
The average medical school debt is about $200,000. It can take anywhere between seven and 21 years to pay off, depending on your repayment plan. There are many resources available to medical school graduates to help them pay off their student loans.

Tax Evasion vs. Tax Avoidance — Difference & Examples
Published 03/08/2022 by Camilla Smoot
Tax Evasion vs. Tax Avoidance: Tax avoidance and tax evasion are different methods people use to lower taxes. To start with, tax avoidance is legal, while tax evasion is illegal. Tax evasion can lead to a federal charge, fines, or jail time. Tax evasion includes underreporting income, not filing tax returns, and purposely underpaying taxes. Tax avoidance is taking advantage of credits and deductions, and saving for retirement.

What is the Difference Between Payroll and Income Taxes?
Published 03/04/2022 by Camilla Smoot
Both payroll and income taxes must be paid each year, but the percentage of taxes withheld and what they fund differ. Employers and employees pay the same percentage of payroll tax, but this is not true of income tax. Income taxes cover national programs such as law enforcement, while payroll taxes cover Medicare and social security expenses.

How To Legally Avoid Paying Sales Tax on a Used Car
Published 03/01/2022 by Camilla Smoot
Sales tax on used cars can raise the price of a car considerably. So, you’re naturally wondering how to legally avoid paying sales tax on a used car. The good news is there are ways to avoid paying sales taxes. For example, you can buy a car in another state, purchase it from a family member, or get an antique. Each state has different tax exemptions, so be sure to do thorough research to see which yours has.

What are Mortgage Servicing Rights?
Published 02/28/2022 by Camilla Smoot
Mortgage servicing rights are a contractual agreement between the original lender and a third party. It transfers the right of the mortgage to the new party. This third party is likely a servicer company, bank, or another lender. The new servicer takes care of the administration duties surrounding mortgages. This includes maintaining records, sending out payments, and managing escrow accounts. However, a change in servicer does not affect the borrower very much.

