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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…

College Rankings Fraud and Loan Forgiveness: What to Know

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 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

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?

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

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…