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Dow Drops Nearly 1,000 Points As Trump Escalates Fed Feud
Dow drops 1,000 points as Trump renews Fed attacks and tariffs unsettle markets. S&P 500 and Nasdaq also fall sharply. The post Dow Drops Nearly…
FAFSA Completions Up 60% This Year
Class of 2025 FAFSA completions rise 60%, but rates still trail pre-pandemic levels. The post FAFSA Completions Up 60% This Year appeared first on Th…
What Happens To Financial Aid If You Take A Gap Year
If you take a gap year, your financial aid package may change. Here's what happens to your merit aid and need-based aid if you defer enrollment for a…
Best Second-Chance Checking Accounts In 2025
Are you having a difficult time getting approved for a checking account? If so, take a look at these second-chance checking accounts! The post Best S…
Key Dates For Student Loan Borrowers In 2025
Key student loan deadlines shift for SAVE, IDR, and new borrowers. Here's what to keep track of for your student loans. The post Key Dates For Studen…
Judge Blocks Trump Plan To Fire 90% Of CFPB Staff
A judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s plan to fire 90% of the CFPB’s workforce. The post Judge Blocks Trump Plan To Fire 90% Of …
Capital One And Discover Merger Approved By Fed
The Fed has approved Capital One’s merger with Discover. Discover also faces a $100M fine over credit card fee practices. The post Capital One And Di…
Student Loan Statute Of Limitations Timelines (By State)
Private student loans are subject to state statute of limitations laws. Here are the student loan statute of limitations timelines by state. The post…
ScholarshipOwl Review: A Quick Way To Find And Apply For Scholarships
Scholarship matching services like ScholarshipOwl can help you search thousands of scholarships in one location. Is it worth it? Find out in our full…
Trump Moves To Fire 90% Of CFPB Workforce
Trump administration lays off over 1,500 CFPB employees in sweeping shift to reduce federal oversight of financial firms. The post Trump Moves To Fir…
Stock Market Hours: What Time Does the Stock Market Open in the U.S. And Overseas?
If you're an investor, it's essential you know the stock market hours and what time the stock market opens in the US and worldwide. The post Stock Ma…
Can Trump Revoke Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status?
Trump says Harvard should lose tax-exempt status. Can he? Federal law limits executive power over the IRS. The post Can Trump Revoke Harvard’s Tax-Ex…
18 Best Investing Blogs Of 2025 (and other great reads)
Here's our list of the best investing blogs of 2025, along with why they are amazing and what insights they bring to investors. We also have a full l…
Education Dept Fixes Student Loan Court Filing Error
The Education Dept has clarified that spousal income won’t be included for married borrowers filing separately under IDR plans. The post Education De…
Why Colleges Are Ending Test-Optional Policies
Top colleges like Harvard, Yale, and MIT now require SAT or ACT scores again. Here’s why more schools are reversing test-optional policies. The post …
Average Tax Refund Rises To $3,116 In 2025
Average tax refund climbs to $3,116 as IRS processes over 101 million returns. Here's what the latest IRS statistics tell us about taxes in 2025. The…
How To Make A Family In Case Of Emergency Binder
A family "in case of emergency" binder is a great tool to stay organized with estate planning, financial accounts, insurance, and more. The post How …
Harvard Pushes Back On Trump Administration Demands
Harvard is rejecting federal demands to overhaul governance in exchange for funding, citing threats to its independence and free speech rights. The p…
Best Retirement Calculators For Projecting Savings
Retirement calculators can help answer your biggest questions, including how much money you need to retire. These are the best retirement calculators…
Subprime Credit Card Delinquencies Drop For Second Month
Subprime credit card delinquencies are falling, even as student loan delinquencies are rising. The post Subprime Credit Card Delinquencies Drop For S…