room and board
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The earnings grow tax-free, and withdrawals are tax-free when used for qualified education expenses, like tuition, books, and room and board.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
She provided room and board in return for manual labour and help around the house.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
But now lessons from personal finance are being integrated into all areas of the Berea curriculum, where most students attend tuition-free and many get financial aid for room and board.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 21, 2026
Domestic service was the largest urban occupation at midcentury, dominated by Irish immigrant women who received room and board and could save significant amounts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 30, 2025
One of the hospital administrators got him a job as a maintenance man at an upstate resort, room and board included.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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