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...
The U.S. Should Means-Test Colleges The Same Way It Means-Tests Americans Harvard University sits on an endowment (PDF File) worth roughly $56.9 billion. That’s more than...
Key Points Michelle Denise Hill, 48, of Detroit pleaded guilty to wire fraud after running a decade-long scheme that stole approximately $2.53 million in federal student...
Key Points The Education Department is emailing more than 7 million SAVE borrowers starting today directing them to select a new repayment plan. SAVE student loan...
Key Points The U.S. Department of Education will leave its Lyndon B. Johnson headquarters building and move to a smaller office at 500 D Street SW...
Key Points The SAVE Plan is ending. Borrowers pursuing PSLF should switch to IBR or another qualifying income-driven plan ASAP. The RAP plan launches July 1,...
Student loan rates have continued to remain steady as the Federal Reserve held rates steady. As of March 24, 2026, private student loan lenders are offering...
High-yield savings account rates have basically held steady this month, despite some major banks dropping their rates (they weren’t market leaders anyway). As of March 23,...
Key Points A court filing shows 576,609 borrowers remain stuck in a repayment plan processing backlog, down from 1.4 million in July 2025. New online IDR...
Key Points A non-working spouse can contribute up to an IRA, as long as the household has enough earned income to cover the contribution. Couples must...
Colleges are facing mounting pressure from multiple directions: federal policy, financial strain, and shifting student behavior. This week’s developments show how those forces are starting to...