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What to Know About the 1098-E Student Loan Tax Form

What to Know About the 1098-E Student Loan Tax Form

If you made student loan payments last year, here's what you need to know about your 1098-E interest statement when you file taxes. The post What to…

100 Ways To Make Money In College As A Student

100 Ways To Make Money In College As A Student

We list over 100 different ways to make money in college - all of these side jobs are real, honest, and legal. The post 100 Ways To Make Money In Col…

PayPal Fined $2M By New York For Data Breach

PayPal Fined $2M By New York For Data Breach

PayPal fined $2M by NY State for cybersecurity failures exposing user data. Learn what this means for consumer safety. The post PayPal Fined $2M By N…

6 Best International Student Loan Lenders

6 Best International Student Loan Lenders

Although foreign students aren't eligible for federal loans, they may qualify for private international student loans with these lenders. The post 6 …

Best Starter Checking Accounts For Kids In January 2025

Best Starter Checking Accounts For Kids In January 2025

We break down the best starter checking accounts for kids with a focus on accounts with low fees and strong parental control options. The post Best S…

AbeBooks Review: Low Prices On Used Textbooks

AbeBooks Review: Low Prices On Used Textbooks

Looking for an affordable way to buy used textbooks online? You'll want to check out a textbook marketplace like AbeBooks. Learn more in our full rev…

College Rankings Fraud and Loan Forgiveness: What to Know

College Rankings Fraud and Loan Forgiveness: What to Know

With reports of colleges providing lying to boost their rankings, could graduates receive student loan forgiveness if they were deceived? The post Co…

Best Fellowships And Scholarships For Women

Best Fellowships And Scholarships For Women

Free money for college is huge. If you're in search of the best scholarships and fellowships for women, read our extensive list. The post Best Fellow…

Congress-Created Student Loan Plans vs. Rulemaking

Congress-Created Student Loan Plans vs. Rulemaking

Understand which student loan repayment plans were created by Congress and which by rulemaking, and what it means for borrowers under changing admini…

Federal vs. Private Student Loans: Which Is Better?

Federal vs. Private Student Loans: Which Is Better?

Federal student loans are the first place most people look to finance college, but its not the only way. We compare federal vs. private student loans…

Medical Loan Refinancing: When It Makes Sense?

Medical Loan Refinancing: When It Makes Sense?

Medical loan refinancing can lower interest for high-income earners like physicians, but it means no income-driven plans and forbearance options. The…

10 Best Money Market Accounts Of January 2025

10 Best Money Market Accounts Of January 2025

We break down the best money market accounts of January 2025 so that you can earn more interest on your savings while still having instant access to …

The Shocking Truth About Professional Financial Advice

The Shocking Truth About Professional Financial Advice

Professional financial advice has a shocking undertone of fees, bad advice, and unscrupulous advisors. Here's what you need to know about financial a…

How To Invest In Stocks And Place Your First Trade

How To Invest In Stocks And Place Your First Trade

Learning how to invest in stocks doesn't need to be complicated and overwhelming. Here are a few easy ways to get started. The post How To Invest In …

What Happens If the U.S. Hits The Debt Ceiling Limit?

What Happens If the U.S. Hits The Debt Ceiling Limit?

The 2025 debt ceiling debate is heating up. Here's how a potential default could disrupt benefits, savings, and the economy. The post What Happens If…

Proposed Budget Cuts To Higher Education Explained

Proposed Budget Cuts To Higher Education Explained

Proposed higher ed reforms could limit loan options and impact college affordability. Here’s what to expect. The post Proposed Budget Cuts To Higher …

Best Tax Software For Students (And Student Loan Borrowers)

Best Tax Software For Students (And Student Loan Borrowers)

If you have student loans, affordable tax software can be hard to find. Here's our pick for the best tax software for student loan borrowers. The pos…

2025 IRS Tax Refund Schedule: When To Expect Your Tax Refund

2025 IRS Tax Refund Schedule: When To Expect Your Tax Refund

A chart and IRS tax refund schedule that shows you when you can expect your tax refund in 2025. Also, how to check the status of your refund. The pos…

The Six Best Tax Breaks That Currently Exist Today

The Six Best Tax Breaks That Currently Exist Today

There's a lot to know when it comes to taxes. Here are the six best tax breaks that you might be able to utilize. Read on to learn them! The post The…

Equifax Fined $15M Over Credit Errors And Dispute Handling

Equifax Fined $15M Over Credit Errors And Dispute Handling

CFPB orders Equifax to pay $15M penalty for mishandling consumer disputes. Learn about new requirements and how this affects your credit. The post Eq…