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How To Pay For College With A 529 Plan [529 Plan Distributions]

How To Pay For College With A 529 Plan [529 Plan Distributions]

Taking money out of a 529 plan is more complicated than putting money into a 529 plan. Here's how to take money out without getting penalized. The po…

27,000 Borrowers Stuck In Student Loan Complaint Backlog

27,000 Borrowers Stuck In Student Loan Complaint Backlog

Over 27,000 student loan complaints remain unresolved after Education Dept. layoffs cut ombudsman staff by two-thirds. The post 27,000 Borrowers Stuc…

Best Phone Plans For College Students In 2025

Best Phone Plans For College Students In 2025

A breakdown of the best phone plans for college students to save money in 2025, like Mint Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, and more! The post Best Phone P…

How Much Does It Cost To Rush? (Based On Real Bama Numbers)

How Much Does It Cost To Rush? (Based On Real Bama Numbers)

New Greek members at the University of Alabama, the largest U.S. Greek campus, can expect the cost to rush about $8,300 for their first year, not inc…

529 Plans Grow 8% in Q2 2025 Before Big Rule Changes

529 Plans Grow 8% in Q2 2025 Before Big Rule Changes

529 plans grew nearly 8% in Q2 2025, ahead of major rule changes expanding qualified expenses. The post 529 Plans Grow 8% in Q2 2025 Before Big Rule …

FAFSA Deadline For Financial Aid In 2026
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FAFSA Deadline For Financial Aid In 2026

It's important to know the FAFSA deadlines so you can plan ahead and get financial aid in time if you need it. Here's what you need to know. The post…

ValoreBooks Review: Rent Or Buy Texbooks Online

ValoreBooks Review: Rent Or Buy Texbooks Online

Looking for a way to save money on college? ValoreBooks is an online marketplace where you can buy, rent, or sell textbooks, often at low prices. Lea…

FAFSA Set To Launch October 1 With Key Updates
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FAFSA Set To Launch October 1 With Key Updates

FAFSA set to launch October 1 for 2026–27 school year, with new features including instant identity checks and simplified contributor invites. The po…

New 529 Plan Rules Help Fund Credentials And Job Training

New 529 Plan Rules Help Fund Credentials And Job Training

529 savings plans now support workforce training and credentials, including HVAC, plumbing, bar exams, and more. The post New 529 Plan Rules Help Fun…

Best Places To Buy College Textbooks Online

Best Places To Buy College Textbooks Online

The costs of college textbooks has been on the rise, but here are some affordable options for students to buy college textbooks online The post Best …

Why Parents Are Borrowing More Than Ever For College

Why Parents Are Borrowing More Than Ever For College

Parent PLUS loan debt has doubled since 2014. Learn why families are borrowing more and the new limits coming in 2026. The post Why Parents Are Borro…

Early Action vs. Early Decision: What You Need To Know

Early Action vs. Early Decision: What You Need To Know

Early action vs. early decision, and regular decision: these are the three main options for college admissions. Here's what you need to know. The po…

More Adults Are Going Back To School, But Should You?

More Adults Are Going Back To School, But Should You?

Going back to school as an adult can be a way to invest in yourself and your future. But is it worth the cost? Here's how to decide. The post More Ad…

Best No-Cosigner Private Student Loans Of 2025

Best No-Cosigner Private Student Loans Of 2025

One of the biggest challenges of getting a no-cosigner private student loan is that private student loans are credit based. The post Best No-Cosigner…

How Financial Advisors Get Paid: AUM vs. Fee-Only vs. Fee-Based

How Financial Advisors Get Paid: AUM vs. Fee-Only vs. Fee-Based

Learn how financial advisors get paid, from flat fees to AUM to hybrid models, and what it means for your money. The post How Financial Advisors Get …

SAVE Borrowers Still in Limbo After New Court Filing

SAVE Borrowers Still in Limbo After New Court Filing

The latest court status report in the SAVE lawsuit offered no changes. Borrowers are still waiting for repayment updates. The post SAVE Borrowers Sti…

When Does A $100,000 Degree Make Sense?

When Does A $100,000 Degree Make Sense?

Not all degrees justify the price tag. We break down the ROI of a $100,000 college investment. The post When Does A $100,000 Degree Make Sense? appea…

Best Medical Residency And Relocation Loans

Best Medical Residency And Relocation Loans

Medical residency and relocation loans can help cover the non-college-related costs of becoming a doctor. Here's where to find them. The post Best Me…

Married Filing Separately For Your Student Loan Payments (IBR And RAP)

Married Filing Separately For Your Student Loan Payments (IBR And RAP)

Calculating the math behind whether it makes sense to do married filing separately for IBR or RAP for student loan debt. The post Married Filing Sepa…

Are Private Student Loans Worth It In 2025? Comparing Rates, Risks, and Rewards

Are Private Student Loans Worth It In 2025? Comparing Rates, Risks, and Rewards

Weighing federal vs. private student loans? Learn how 2025 changes may shift which is right for your college funding plan. The post Are Private Stude…