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MAGA Accounts And A $1,000 Baby Bonus: What To Know

MAGA Accounts And A $1,000 Baby Bonus: What To Know

MAGA accounts are proposed child savings plans with limited tax perks. Here’s how they compare to 529s. The post MAGA Accounts And A $1,000 Baby Bonu…

mph Bank Review 2025: Pros, Cons, and Alternatives

mph Bank Review 2025: Pros, Cons, and Alternatives

mph Bank is an online money market account with top interest rates powered by Liberty Savings Bank. The post mph Bank Review 2025: Pros, Cons, and Al…

Emergency Funds: How Much Do You Really Need?

Emergency Funds: How Much Do You Really Need?

When it comes to emergency funds, there is so much conflicting advice. So how much do you really need for your rainy-day fund? The post Emergency Fun…

2 Million IDR Applications Still Pending Amid Delays

2 Million IDR Applications Still Pending Amid Delays

The Education Department says nearly 2 million IDR applications and 49,000 PSLF buyback requests are still unprocessed, with no firm timeline in plac…

House Tax Bill Adds MAGA Accounts And Expands 529 Plans

House Tax Bill Adds MAGA Accounts And Expands 529 Plans

Breaking down the House Ways and Means Committee Budget Reconciliation Bill, as it relates to higher education, student loans, and education tax bene…

Should You Leave PAYE Or ICR Student Loan Plans Due To Uncertainty?

Should You Leave PAYE Or ICR Student Loan Plans Due To Uncertainty?

PAYE and ICR forgiveness is on hold, but PSLF remains available. Here's why you likely shouldn't leave the PAYE or ICR student loan plans right now. …

Common Dorm Room Disasters That Could Cost You Big

Common Dorm Room Disasters That Could Cost You Big

If you're living in a dorm or on-campus this fall, you need to understand what could happen, how much it could cost, and how to protect yourself. The…

Credit Scores Drop As Student Loan Payments Resume

Credit Scores Drop As Student Loan Payments Resume

Millions of student loan borrowers are now past due, with some losing over 100 credit score points after the federal payment pause ended. The post Cr…

What PSLF Borrowers Need To Know About Green Banners

What PSLF Borrowers Need To Know About Green Banners

PSLF borrowers may see a green banner at 120 payments. Here’s what it means and how to know when loans are officially forgiven. The post What PSLF Bo…

How To Fill Out Form 5500-EZ For Your Solo 401k

How To Fill Out Form 5500-EZ For Your Solo 401k

The IRS requires Solo 401k plan owners with more than $250,000 in their plan to file a Form 5500-EZ every year. Here's how to fill it out. The post H…

What Are Qualified Expenses For A 529 Plan (And What Doesn’t Count)?

What Are Qualified Expenses For A 529 Plan (And What Doesn’t Count)?

Wondering what are qualified expenses for a 529 plan? Here's exactly what can and can't be covered by your 529 college savings plan. The post What Ar…

Best No-Penalty CDs Rates Of May 2025

Best No-Penalty CDs Rates Of May 2025

We share the best no-penalty CD rates of 2025, including CIT Bank, Sallie Mae, and more. Earn more on your certificate of deposit. The post Best No-P…

How To Legally Reduce Your IDR Payment (And Avoid Fraud)

How To Legally Reduce Your IDR Payment (And Avoid Fraud)

IDR plans can result in lower student loan payments, but there are ways to decrease the student loan payments even further. Learn more. The post How…

Congress Moves To Extend Key Tax Benefits For Disabled Americans

Congress Moves To Extend Key Tax Benefits For Disabled Americans

House tax bill would extend 529 ABLE account perks for savers with disabilities, allowing more flexibility. The post Congress Moves To Extend Key Tax…

Tax Plan Extends Some Tax-Free Student Loan Forgiveness

Tax Plan Extends Some Tax-Free Student Loan Forgiveness

Proposed GOP House tax bill extends tax-free loan forgiveness only for death and disability, leaving out other student loan forgiveness programs. The…

Top Online Banks Quietly Cut Savings Rates

Top Online Banks Quietly Cut Savings Rates

Major banks are quietly cutting high-yield savings rates again. Compare the latest top rates and find out who still pays more. The post Top Online Ba…

Best High-Yield Savings Accounts In May 2025

Best High-Yield Savings Accounts In May 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 …

Rho Business Banking Review: Pros And Cons

Rho Business Banking Review: Pros And Cons

Rho is a financial technology company offering business banking services to startups and mid-sized businesses with plans to scale. Learn more in our …

New Study Reveals 70% Of College Grads Say It Was Worth It

New Study Reveals 70% Of College Grads Say It Was Worth It

90% of grads say college was positive, but only 70% feel it was worth the cost. The post New Study Reveals 70% Of College Grads Say It Was Worth It a…

195,000 Borrowers Notified Of Collections With More To Come

195,000 Borrowers Notified Of Collections With More To Come

The Department of Education resumes collections on defaulted student loans, affecting 195,000 borrowers facing benefit seizures starting in June. The…