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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 …
Education Dept To Change Rules On PSLF and Repayment Plans
The Department of Education opens rulemaking on PSLF, PAYE, and ICR. The post Education Dept To Change Rules On PSLF and Repayment Plans appeared fir…
States Push Back On 529 Plan Churning With Withdrawal Limits
Some states are cracking down on 529 plan churning (simply running funds through without investing). Learn which rules might reduce your tax savings.…
30 Most Expensive Colleges In 2025
Here are the most expensive colleges to attend in 2025 based on tuition and fee pricing as published on their financial aid page. The post 30 Most Ex…
Is College Worth It In 2025? It Depends On How Much You Spend
The question of whether college is worth it continues to come up as tuition costs rise nationwide, so here's how to calculate your ROI. The post Is C…
Best College Student Bank Accounts Of April 2025
We break down the best college student bank accounts for 2025, with a focus on free checking, mobile banking, and more. The post Best College Student…
How To Use A Roth IRA To Save For College
Did you know that you can use a Roth IRA to save for college, but there are pros and cons that you need to be aware of. The post How To Use A Roth IR…
Friday Flight: Education Evisceration, BNPL Burgers, & Torched Teslas – Episode 963
Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines…
Can You Pay For College On A Credit Card?
Can you pay for college on a credit card and rack up the points? It's a compelling thought... and the answer is potentially! College is expensiv…
Non-Profit Colleges See Spike In Loan Forgiveness Claims
New data shows 22% of loan discharge claims involve nonprofit or public colleges, not just for-profit schools. Here's what the borrower defense data …
Ask HTM: Responding to a Rental App Denial, Crummy 529 Plans, and Buying Land as an Investment for …
Let’s dive into 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 ques…
Friday Flight: Appealing ARMs, Iterating Investments, & College Cost Cuts – Episode 960
Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines…
Education Department Faces Shutdown Under Trump
The Department of Education is being phased out under Trump’s latest executive order. Learn how this affects students, teachers, and federal aid. The…
How To Use A 529 Plan For Estate Planning
Wondering if it would be beneficial to use a 529 plan for estate planning? We explain when that strategy could make sense and how to do it. The post …
How To Gift Money To A 529 Plan
Want to gift money to a 529 plan? Learn the best ways to contribute, tax rules to know, and how to avoid common mistakes when giving to college savin…
529 Plan Strategies For A Stock Market Drop
With the stock market down, should families adjust their 529 plan investments? Learn the best strategies based on your child’s age. The post 529 Plan…
How To Find The Net Price Of College And What You’ll Pay
A look at how to calculate the net price of college - or in other terms, how much college really costs! The post How To Find The Net Price Of College…