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How Side Hustles Are Helping Grads Tackle Student Loan Debt
Students are turning to side hustles like reselling and freelancing to pay tuition and loans. The post How Side Hustles Are Helping Grads Tackle Stud…
Selective Service Rules Every 18-Year-Old Should Know
Selective Service registration is required by law. Here’s what happens if you don’t sign up, and even though it's no longer on the FAFSA, why you sti…
Best Order of Operations For Saving For Retirement
Here's the best order of operations of how to save for retirement, with which accounts to fund in the right financial order. The post Best Order of O…
How U.S. Tax Rules Quietly Penalize Marriage
Marriage penalties in taxes, investments, and benefits may cost families more. Here's how they work and how they might be fixed. The post How U.S. Ta…
10 Best Money Market Accounts Of June 2025
We break down the best money market accounts of June 2025 so that you can earn more interest on your savings while still having instant access to you…
Should You Wait For PSLF Buyback Or Switch Out Of SAVE Now?
PSLF borrowers stuck in Buyback queues may benefit by switching to IBR or Standard plans. Here's what to weigh. The post Should You Wait For PSLF Buy…
Senate Parliamentarian Blocks CFPB Defunding Push
Senate parliamentarian blocks effort to defund CFPB, citing Byrd Rule. Efforts to end the CFPB would require 60 vote majority. The post Senate Parlia…
Student Loan Forgiveness Due To Disability: What To Know
Find out what options you have if your student loan was automatically discharged due to disability. Otherwise, the loan may be reinstated. The post S…
Best College Student Checking Accounts Of June 2025
We break down the best college student bank accounts for 2025, with a focus on free checking, mobile banking, and more. The post Best College Student…
Student Loan Borrowing Limits For 2025 And 2026
In this article, we explore the student loan borrowing limits for 2025-2026 and what happens if you need more money. The post Student Loan Borrowing…
College Not Required: Skills Now Matter More Than Diplomas
45% of employers removed degree requirements for jobs. States are also joining the shift to skills-based hiring. The post College Not Required: Skill…
Banks And Markets Closed For Juneteenth: What to Expect
Banks, credit unions, and the stock and bond markets will be closed on Thursday, June 19 for Juneteenth. The post Banks And Markets Closed For Junet…
Best High-Yield Savings Accounts In June 2025
We break down the best high yield savings accounts for 2025 so that you can earn the highest interest on your money easily. The post Best High-Yield …
Personal Finance Classes Are Now Mandatory In 28 States
28 states now require high school students to take a personal finance class before graduation. Learn which states made the change in 2025. The post P…
New Report: IDR Processing Jumps As Backlog Shrinks Slightly
The Department of Education processed 286K IDR applications in May, but over 1.5 million remain pending, according to the latest status report. The p…
Trump Accounts Move Forward In Big Beautiful Bill
Trump Accounts would offer tax-advantaged savings for kids under 8 and a "baby bonus" of $1,000 for eligible newborns. The post Trump Accounts Move F…
529 Plan Account Balances Just Hit A Record In 2025
529 plan balances jumped to $525B in 2025, driven by a new Roth rollover rule. Here’s why parents are saving more. The post 529 Plan Account Balances…
Congress Stalls On HSA Contribution Limit Increase
The Senate removed the HSA limit increase from its tax bill, leaving caps unchanged despite high out-of-pocket costs. The post Congress Stalls On HSA…
Senate Proposal Eases Endowment Tax Hike
The Senate tax bill proposes an 8% cap on college endowment taxes, much lower than the House’s 21% plan. The post Senate Proposal Eases Endowment Tax…
Viral Envelope Challenge Helps Students Save $5,000
Save $5,050 in 100 days with the viral envelope challenge. Easy, flexible, and surprisingly effective. The post Viral Envelope Challenge Helps Studen…