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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…
How Grandparents Can Save For College
Grandparents can save for college with a 529, UGMA, or Coverdell ESA. See which option is best for financial aid and estate planning. The post How Gr…
Trump Moves To Dismantle Education Department
The Department of Education is cutting 50% of its workforce as Trump pushes to dismantle the agency. Office closures and layoffs will impact federal …
10 Best Private Student Loan Lenders For College
We share our picks for the best private student loan lenders to pay for college in 2025, including choices from Sallie Mae, ElFi, College Ave and mor…
How To Find College Scholarships
Looking for free college funding is no easy task. However, it's something you should definitely do. Here's how to find college scholarships and grant…
High School Grad Advice: Avoid Debt, Win At Money
Here are our favorite financial tips and high school grad advice for the person that wants to be in the 1% as fast as possible. The post High School …
What Happens If The Department Of Education Is Shut Down?
What are the implications of Trump’s plan to abolish the Department of Education, including effects on funding and civil rights enforcement. The post…
What Linda McMahon Means For U.S. Education Policy
Linda McMahon is the new Secretary of Education. Her agenda includes school choice, reduced federal oversight, and a push for state control in educat…
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 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
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
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
The Department of Education removed the IDR Repayment Request form overnight. Borrowers are left without a way to apply for income-driven repayment p…