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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 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?
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'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
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
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
Discover how Lisa Fink turned selling educational printables into a thriving $650K/year business. Learn her secrets for creating, marketing, and grow…
College Rankings Fraud and Loan Forgiveness: What to Know
With reports of colleges providing lying to boost their rankings, could graduates receive student loan forgiveness if they were deceived? The post Co…
Proposed Budget Cuts To Higher Education Explained
Proposed higher ed reforms could limit loan options and impact college affordability. Here’s what to expect. The post Proposed Budget Cuts To Higher …
Middle-School Teacher Makes $100K in 6 Weeks on Her FIRST Deal
Laura Sides had zero real estate investing experience not too long ago. But, within just six weeks, she made $100,000 on her first real estate deal. …
Can You Use A 529 Plan To Pay Student Loans?
You can use a 529 plan to pay student loans up to $10,000 - but there are some caveats you need to know. The post Can You Use A 529 Plan To Pay Stude…
529 Plan To Roth IRA Rollover Rules: What To Know
Most Americans now have the ability for a 529 plan to Roth IRA rollover. Here's what you need to know and mistakes to avoid. The post 529 Plan To Rot…
Can A 529 Plan Be Used For Dual Enrollment?
Considering dual enrollment to earn college credit while in high school? Find out what the requirements are for using money from your 529 plan. Learn…
How To Find Grants To Pay For College
By learning how to find grants to pay for college, you can lower your out of pocket and loan costs. Here's what grants are available. The post How To…
36 Ways to Make Money in College: Up to $10k Per Year Part-Time
While my own college days are ancient history, I think it's more important than ever that college students learn how to make money. College itself i…
6 Creative Ways to Cover Your Kids’ College Costs with Real Estate
When you start them early enough, your investments can perform shocking feats of strength. They can even keep pace with the runaway cost of college t…
Reader Case Study: Special Education Teacher In Debt
Anna is a 35-year-old special eduction teacher of middle school students with severe and profound disabilities. She lives in rural Illinois and is cu…