Black Friday is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start thinking about your shopping list! This year, don’t forget to include web...
A new Trellis Strategies survey (PDF File) of 3,182 former students who left college without a credential finds that financial pressure and life circumstances (not academic...
Ten Senate Democrats led by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) sent a letter to...
Repayment Plans (RAP, IBR, SAVE, PAYE) Is the new Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) the cheaper option compared to Income-Based Repayment (IBR)? I will say that generally,...
A federal judge has approved a $425 million class action settlement with Capital One over allegations that the bank paid low interest rates to older 360...
Certificates of deposit (CDs) remain one of the most reliable short-term savings tools, especially for those seeking guaranteed returns as rates fall. As of April 22,...
Hundreds of thousands of federal student loan borrowers in default could start hearing from the government and their debt collectors as soon as July, as the...
High-yield savings account rates finally saw their first major dips of 2026 – with about a half-dozen banks reducing their savings rates. As of April 20,...
A Louisiana bill would require college students to repay their TOPS (Taylor Opportunity Program for Students) scholarship money if they drop out or lose eligibility. House...
The big picture: Fidelity Investments is expanding its list of ETFs subject to a $100 purchase fee, growing from roughly 27 funds to more than 120....
Key Points The Department of Education is moving forward with a rule that would cut off federal student loan access for college programs whose graduates earn...