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How To Make A Family In Case Of Emergency Binder
A family "in case of emergency" binder is a great tool to stay organized with estate planning, financial accounts, insurance, and more. The post How …
Harvard Pushes Back On Trump Administration Demands
Harvard is rejecting federal demands to overhaul governance in exchange for funding, citing threats to its independence and free speech rights. The p…
Best Retirement Calculators For Projecting Savings
Retirement calculators can help answer your biggest questions, including how much money you need to retire. These are the best retirement calculators…
Subprime Credit Card Delinquencies Drop For Second Month
Subprime credit card delinquencies are falling, even as student loan delinquencies are rising. The post Subprime Credit Card Delinquencies Drop For S…
Deferred or Waitlisted College App? What to Know Now
Find out what it means to be deferred or waitlisted and how to use college data to understand your chances. The post Deferred or Waitlisted College A…
Student Loan IDR Processing Resumes But Raises New Questions
Student loan IDR processing is back for some borrowers. The SAVE plan is gone and spousal income rules may be changing, raising new concerns. The pos…
IDR Processing Expected Soon Amid SAVE Uncertainty
Student loan updates: IDR form returns, SAVE halted, and PSLF under threat. But IDR processing is expected to resume soon. The post IDR Processing Ex…
Do You Need A New Student Loan Every Year? Yes and Here’s Why
Students must apply for a new student loan each year of college. Learn why and how it helps manage changing costs, majors, and graduation timelines. …
IDR Application Returns Without SAVE Option
The SAVE plan is no longer listed as an option on the Income Driven Repayment Plan Request application. The post IDR Application Returns Without SAVE…
Bond Market Crisis Could Be Bigger Than The Stock Market Crash
The bond market is under pressure. Find out why that matters for mortgage rates, borrowing costs, and government debt. The post Bond Market Crisis Co…
‘Sell In May And Go Away’ Investment Strategy
Does the "Sell in May and Go Away" philosophy for investing considered to be superstitious or does this theory actually have any legs? The post ‘Sel…
Senate Democrats Introduce Bill To Protect SAVE Plan
The SOAR Act would protect and expand the SAVE Plan, but GOP control of Congress makes passage unlikely. The post Senate Democrats Introduce Bill To …
5 Best Cash Advance Apps to Avoid Overdraft Fees
Is it difficult to pay your bills in a timely manner? Take a look at cash advance apps and see if they are a good fit for your situation. The post 5 …
Parent PLUS vs. Private Student Loans
Compare Parent PLUS vs. private loans for college costs. See what works best for your family’s budget and financial future. The post Parent PLUS vs. …
Who Could Lose PSLF Under New Restrictions?
New rulemaking may cut off loan forgiveness for teachers, healthcare workers, and others under PSLF. Key details on who’s targeted. The post Who Coul…
The Rule Of 72 Chart For Investing
The Rule of 72 for Investing is a great way to estimate the impact of inflation or to estimate the cost of fees associated with your brokerage accoun…
Families Questioning College Value Ahead Of Decision Day
Families are reconsidering college as high costs and economic uncertainty push them to explore affordable alternatives like community college. The po…
Which States Tax Student Loan Forgiveness?
The guide to state taxes and student loan forgiveness: learn which states exclude forgiveness from your income and which states may levy taxes on for…
Can President Trump Reverse Student Loan Forgiveness?
Can President Trump claw back student loan forgiveness? Understand the legal limits and what borrowers need to know about future forgiveness changes.…
Will Equal Weighted Index Funds Outperform Their Benchmark Indexes?
In large cap and mid cap indexes, equal weighted index funds outperform their underlying benchmark indexes, and probably should be in your portfolio.…