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How To Fill Out The FAFSA For Divorced Parents
Find out how to fill out the FAFSA for divorced parents, based on the new rules that recently went into effect for FAFSA Simplification. The post How…
What To Do If You’re Denied A Parent PLUS Loan?
If you're denied a parent PLUS loan, here are the options of what you can do to pay for college. The post What To Do If You’re Denied A Parent …
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…
Best Parent Student Loans For College
We break down the best college loans for parents, including parent student loans. Look at your options as well as some alternatives. The post Best Pa…
Survey: Most Parents Skip The Best College Savings Tool
A new survey finds 66% of parents are saving for college, but only 24% are using 529 plans, the most effective tax-advantaged option. The post Survey…
Episode 218. “Our childcare costs are about to quadruple. Are we screwed?” (Part 2)
Last week, we met Dominique (33) and Chris (34)—a couple earning $180K a year, raising a toddler, and still living paycheck to paycheck. Dominique fe…
New Rules Will Block Forgiveness for Parent Loans
Parent PLUS borrowers must consolidate by June 30, 2026 or lose access to IDR and PSLF under new federal student loan rules. The post New Rules Will …
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…
Parent PLUS Borrower Options For Repayment And Forgiveness
Parent PLUS loan borrowers face a July 2026 deadline to consolidate and enroll in income-driven repayment, or lose access to affordable payments and …
Senate Bill Ends Grad PLUS, Caps Parent PLUS Loans
The Senate bill ends Grad PLUS and caps Parent PLUS loans starting in 2026. New loan limits may push families toward private lenders. The post Senate…
