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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…
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…
Ask HTM: Unnecessary Credit Cards, Creatively Funding Grad School, & Dropping Car Insurance To Save…
Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don’t just stand on the sidelines- if you have a quest…
How to Create Huge Tax Savings Funding Your Kid’s College (& FIRE on Time!)
Paying for college is one of the biggest financial hurdles families face—even as you’re chasing or approaching FIRE. What’s the smartest way to save …
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…
Why I Still Don’t Love 529s (even with 529-to-Roth rollover)
From the inbox: Jeremy, I remember that you aren’t a big fan of 529s. But now that you can move excess 529 funds into a Roth IRA (thanks to Sec…
Best High School Graduation Gifts This Year
Searching for a gift for someone graduating from high school this spring? We've got you covered. Check out our list of the best high school graduatio…
Best Student Loans For Graduate School
We break down the best ways to pay and the best student loans for graduate school - so you can know what your options are to make it affordable. The …
The Income Limit To Qualify For College Scholarships And Grants
If you’re a personal finance enthusiast with kids, you’ve probably wondered: at what household income level will colleges stop offering scholarships …
For-Profit College Student Loan Forgiveness List
Here is the for-profit college student loan forgiveness list that qualify due to being closed or having lawsuits due to fraud. The post For-Profit Co…
Trump Targets College Accreditation And Higher Ed Policies
Trump signs orders to revamp education policy, focusing on college ROI, trade jobs, and foreign funding at U.S. universities. The post Trump Targets …
Key Life Skills For Incoming College Freshman
If you have a high school senior, here are the key life skills they need to master before starting college this fall. The post Key Life Skills For In…
Restaurant Jobs With College Scholarships
Big restaurant chains like McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A offer scholarships and tuition help for employees and students. The post Restaurant Jobs With C…
The Millionaire Formula They Don’t Teach in Business School
There are two paths to business ownership. One path — creating a new company — has a 10 percent success rate. The other? When entrepreneurs buy an es…
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 …
Deferred or Waitlisted College App? What to Know Now
Find out what it means to be deferred or waitlisted and how to use college data to understand your chances. The post Deferred or Waitlisted College A…
Families Questioning College Value Ahead Of Decision Day
Families are reconsidering college as high costs and economic uncertainty push them to explore affordable alternatives like community college. The po…
How To Budget As A College Student [Sample Student Budgets]
Here's our guide to budget as a college student, with student budget samples, real expenses, and more. The post How To Budget As A College Student [S…
Trump Administration Faces New Lawsuit Over Education Cuts
New lawsuit argues Trump administration exceeded authority in dismantling vital federal education research agency and other education cuts. The post …