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How To Gift Money To A 529 Plan

How To Gift Money To A 529 Plan

Want to gift money to a 529 plan? Learn the best ways to contribute, tax rules to know, and how to avoid common mistakes when giving to college savin…

529 Plan Strategies For A Stock Market Drop

529 Plan Strategies For A Stock Market Drop

With the stock market down, should families adjust their 529 plan investments? Learn the best strategies based on your child’s age. The post 529 Plan…

IRA Financial Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

IRA Financial Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

IRA Financial is a self-directed IRA provider offering IRAs, Solo 401(k)s, and ROBS Plans. What are the fees and is it worth it? Find out in this ful…

Best Portfolio Analysis Tools For 2025

Best Portfolio Analysis Tools For 2025

Portfolio analyzer tools can help you evaluate your investing strategy and compare investment products. Check out our top picks! The post Best Portfo…

How To Find The Net Price Of College And What You’ll Pay

How To Find The Net Price Of College And What You’ll Pay

A look at how to calculate the net price of college - or in other terms, how much college really costs! The post How To Find The Net Price Of College…

Student Loan Bills Rise Due To IDR Processing Freeze

Student Loan Bills Rise Due To IDR Processing Freeze

Borrowers face unexpected student loan payment hikes as IDR recertification remains stalled. Some are pushed into forbearance as loan servicers strug…

What To Do If Your Financial Aid Appeal Is Denied

What To Do If Your Financial Aid Appeal Is Denied

Are you in need of student financial aid? Here's what to do if your financial aid appeal has been denied. Learn more. The post What To Do If Your Fi…

Klarna Review: A Buy Now Pay Later Shopping App

Klarna Review: A Buy Now Pay Later Shopping App

Klarna is a provider of a buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform. Klarna, which doubles as a shopping app, allows you to make purchases without paying in…

PSLF Buyback Delays: Timeline & Updates

PSLF Buyback Delays: Timeline & Updates

PSLF Buyback lets borrowers retroactively count past deferment months. Processing takes 60-90 days. Learn how it works and what delays to expect. The…

Valley Bank Review: High Interest On Savings

Valley Bank Review: High Interest On Savings

Looking for high-interest on savings? Valley Bank offers one of the best rates through its partnership with Raisin. Learn more. The post Valley Bank…

How Grandparents Can Save For College

How Grandparents Can Save For College

Grandparents can save for college with a 529, UGMA, or Coverdell ESA. See which option is best for financial aid and estate planning. The post How Gr…

Trump Moves To Dismantle Education Department

Trump Moves To Dismantle Education Department

The Department of Education is cutting 50% of its workforce as Trump pushes to dismantle the agency. Office closures and layoffs will impact federal …

Can Student Loans Be Discharged In Bankruptcy?

Can Student Loans Be Discharged In Bankruptcy?

Student loans can be discharged in bankruptcy, but it’s rare. Here's what borrowers should know and why it's so uncommon. The post Can Student Loans …

60 Universities Face Title IV Warnings Over Discrimination

60 Universities Face Title IV Warnings Over Discrimination

The Department of Education has warned 60 universities about Title IV violations linked to antisemitic harassment. Schools risk losing federal aid. T…

8 Last-Minute Tax Reminders For 2025

8 Last-Minute Tax Reminders For 2025

If you're still waiting to file your taxes, here are eight tax reminders to know so that you don't make a mistake before the tax deadline. The post 8…

10 Best Private Student Loan Lenders For College

10 Best Private Student Loan Lenders For College

We share our picks for the best private student loan lenders to pay for college in 2025, including choices from Sallie Mae, ElFi, College Ave and mor…

How To Find College Scholarships

How To Find College Scholarships

Looking for free college funding is no easy task. However, it's something you should definitely do. Here's how to find college scholarships and grant…

High School Grad Advice: Avoid Debt, Win At Money

High School Grad Advice: Avoid Debt, Win At Money

Here are our favorite financial tips and high school grad advice for the person that wants to be in the 1% as fast as possible. The post High School …

Can Trump Block Certain Workers From PSLF?

Can Trump Block Certain Workers From PSLF?

Trump’s plan to block certain workers from PSLF faces legal challenges, as federal law protects student loan forgiveness eligibility. The post Can Tr…

IDR Recertifications To Be Extended During Processing Pause

IDR Recertifications To Be Extended During Processing Pause

IDR processing is paused for 90 days, but recertifications are extended. PSLF employment certifications and standard repayment plans remain active. T…