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529 Insanity

529 Insanity

You don't need $1 million in a 529. A 529 doesn't have to pay for everything either. Here's how to break away from the 529 lunacy. The post 529 Insan…

FAFSA Numbers Up: More Seniors Applying for College Aid

FAFSA Numbers Up: More Seniors Applying for College Aid

FAFSA submissions are up 6.4% from last year, signaling higher financial aid access for students. Could this lead to more college enrollments? The po…

Best Note-Taking App For College Students

Best Note-Taking App For College Students

There are a lot of note-taking app options for students and we share our picks for the best ways to take notes in college or school. The post Best No…

College Cost Reduction Act: What To Know

College Cost Reduction Act: What To Know

The College Cost Reduction Act seeks to fix student loan lending, improve student outcomes, and hold colleges accountable to their costs. The post Co…

Department of Education Removes IDR Repayment Form

Department of Education Removes IDR Repayment Form

The Department of Education removed the IDR Repayment Request form overnight. Borrowers are left without a way to apply for income-driven repayment p…

S&P 500 vs. College Endowments: The Results Are In

S&P 500 vs. College Endowments: The Results Are In

College endowments trail index funds, underperforming by 50% compared to the S&P 500. Why do schools keep losing billions on their investments? …

Are There Time Limits Or Age Limits On 529 Plans?

Are There Time Limits Or Age Limits On 529 Plans?

529 plans have no time limits or age limits. Learn how long you can keep and use education savings funds. The post Are There Time Limits Or Age Limit…

Should You Keep Adding To A 529 Plan After A Child Turns 18?

Should You Keep Adding To A 529 Plan After A Child Turns 18?

You can keep contributing to a 529 plan after your child turns 18. Here’s why it could help with taxes, grad school, or even a Roth IRA rollover. The…

What Are Multigenerational Or Dynasty 529 Plans?

What Are Multigenerational Or Dynasty 529 Plans?

With a Dynasty 529 Plan, high net-worth parents can continue to save in the plan even after their kids have graduated. Here's what to know. The post …

The Outsized Impact Of Ivy Plus Colleges

The Outsized Impact Of Ivy Plus Colleges

Ivy Plus colleges enroll just 1% of students but shape leadership, tech, and business. See how their influence extends beyond the classroom. The post…

Proposed Law Tightens College Foreign Funding Rules

Proposed Law Tightens College Foreign Funding Rules

The Deterrent Act aims to prevent foreign influence in U.S. higher education by tightening rules on gifts and contracts. Colleges could face penaltie…

New Poll Reveals How Americans Feel About College In 2025

New Poll Reveals How Americans Feel About College In 2025

A new poll reveals how Americans feel about student loans, college costs, and the Department of Education. The post New Poll Reveals How Americans F…

University Loans: Private Student Loans Offered By Colleges

University Loans: Private Student Loans Offered By Colleges

A university loan differs from other types of student loans, such as a federal loan. Learn more about them and whether you should apply. The post Un…

Proposed College Endowment Tax Hike: What to Know

Proposed College Endowment Tax Hike: What to Know

Lawmakers propose raising college endowment taxes from 1.4% to 14%. Learn how this could impact students, tuition, and research. The post Proposed Co…

Trump’s K-12 Education Order Sparks Controversy

Trump’s K-12 Education Order Sparks Controversy

Trump’s executive order restricts school funding and reinstates the 1776 Commission. Learn how it impacts K-12 education. The post Trump’s K-12 Educa…

Can Colleges Withhold Your College Transcript?

Can Colleges Withhold Your College Transcript?

Colleges often withhold college transcripts as a way to recover unpaid student debt. But is this legal, and what action can you take? Learn more. Th…

Trump Funding Pause Could Impact Students And Colleges

Trump Funding Pause Could Impact Students And Colleges

Trump's executive order pauses federal loans and grants, potentially impacting students and colleges. Learn what this could mean for higher education…

Record Applications Don’t Mean Colleges Are More Popular

Record Applications Don’t Mean Colleges Are More Popular

College admissions stats may be misleading. High application counts don’t always mean increased selectivity. The post Record Applications Don’t Mean…

100 Ways To Make Money In College As A Student

100 Ways To Make Money In College As A Student

We list over 100 different ways to make money in college - all of these side jobs are real, honest, and legal. The post 100 Ways To Make Money In Col…

How I Make $650,000 Per Year Selling Educational Printables

How I Make $650,000 Per Year Selling Educational Printables

Discover how Lisa Fink turned selling educational printables into a thriving $650K/year business. Learn her secrets for creating, marketing, and grow…