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Best SAT Test Prep Courses [In Person And Online]

Best SAT Test Prep Courses [In Person And Online]

An SAT test prep course can help you improve your score and your odds of getting into your preferred college. Here are the best SAT test prep courses…

How To Use A 529 Plan For Private Elementary And High School

How To Use A 529 Plan For Private Elementary And High School

You can now use a 529 plan for K-12 Education up to $20,000 per year to pay for your children's private primary and secondary eduction expenses. The …

Latest ED Report: 1.5M IDR Applications Still Pending

Latest ED Report: 1.5M IDR Applications Still Pending

The Department of Education slowed its IDR and PSLF buyback processing in June, leaving over 1.5 million student loan applications still pending. The…

7 Types Of Student Loans And Alternatives

7 Types Of Student Loans And Alternatives

Federal loans, private loans, HELOCs and more: make sure you understand the types of student loans before borrowing for school. The post 7 Types Of S…

Can You Get Financial Aid For A Master’s Degree?

Can You Get Financial Aid For A Master’s Degree?

Paying for a master’s degree is changing in 2026. Learn how students are covering costs through scholarships, aid, and federal loans. The post Can Yo…

Best Banks For Teenagers In 2025 (Teen Checking Accounts)

Best Banks For Teenagers In 2025 (Teen Checking Accounts)

Find the best bank accounts for teenagers to learn to start banking, saving their paycheck, and more. The post Best Banks For Teenagers In 2025 (Teen…

Comparing The Most Popular Solo 401k Options

Comparing The Most Popular Solo 401k Options

We compare the most popular solo 401k options from providers such as Fidelity, Vanguard, Schwab, Etrade, and more to show you the best prices. The po…

Supreme Court Allows Trump’s Education Department Layoffs

Supreme Court Allows Trump’s Education Department Layoffs

Supreme Court allows Trump to proceed with 1,300 layoffs at the Education Department while legal challenges continue. The post Supreme Court Allows T…

Student Loan Tax Bomb Returning In 2026

Student Loan Tax Bomb Returning In 2026

Student loan forgiveness may be taxable starting in 2026. Learn about the student loan tax bomb, what counts, what doesn't, and how much it will cost…

Student Loan Tax Bomb Calculator And Estimator

Student Loan Tax Bomb Calculator And Estimator

The student loan tax bomb calculator can help you estimate your future tax liability based on the amount of student loan debt forgiven. The post Stud…

Should You Switch From SAVE To IBR?

Should You Switch From SAVE To IBR?

SAVE student loan borrowers face interest starting August 1. Should you switch from SAVE to IBR now or wait? The post Should You Switch From SAVE To …

What Parents Should Know When Comparing Student Loans

What Parents Should Know When Comparing Student Loans

Parents comparing student loan options to help their child pay for college need to understand the pros and cons of federal and private loans. The pos…

Should You Use AI For Financial Planning?

Should You Use AI For Financial Planning?

Using AI for financial advice can be risky. AI can’t personalize your financial plan. Here’s why real tools and advisors are still better. The post S…

SAVE Borrowers Face Deadline: Should You Switch Plans Now?

SAVE Borrowers Face Deadline: Should You Switch Plans Now?

Student loan borrowers are at a crossroads: SAVE loan interest begins August 1. Should you switch to IBR? The post SAVE Borrowers Face Deadline: Shou…

Medical Debt Will Return To Credit Reports After Court Ruling

Medical Debt Will Return To Credit Reports After Court Ruling

A judge has struck down the CFPB's medical debt rule, allowing it to appear on credit reports again. The post Medical Debt Will Return To Credit Repo…

Columbia Pays $9 Million Over False Data Used In Rankings

Columbia Pays $9 Million Over False Data Used In Rankings

Columbia agrees to pay $9 million to settle a lawsuit over false data submitted for college rankings. The post Columbia Pays $9 Million Over False Da…

Where Is Your IDR Payment Count? Still Missing

Where Is Your IDR Payment Count? Still Missing

Millions of student loan borrowers await updates as federal loan forgiveness counts remain "missing". The post Where Is Your IDR Payment Count? Still…

Apple Savings Account Review: Pros and Cons

Apple Savings Account Review: Pros and Cons

Are you an iPhone user looking for a convenient way to save? The Apple Savings Account might be the answer, but there is a catch. Learn more. The po…

The Hidden Expense Driving Up College Costs: Room And Board

The Hidden Expense Driving Up College Costs: Room And Board

Room and board expenses make up most college costs at many schools. Learn what this means for your family's budget, and why it's the real problem for…

Dogs Of The Dow Investment Strategy Explained

Dogs Of The Dow Investment Strategy Explained

Learn how the Dogs of the Dow strategy works and why it appeals to income-focused investors. The post Dogs Of The Dow Investment Strategy Explained a…