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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 December 24,...
Student loan rates have dropped after the Fed rate cut last week. As of December 23, 2025, private student loan lenders are offering fixed rates as...
High-yield savings account rates have surprisingly held steady after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates last week. As of December 22, 2025, leading online banks are...
Key Points Digital-first payment platforms and portfolio tools continued to dominate finance traffic in 2025, with Stripe holding the top spot for a third straight year....
Key Points Students can still get student loans mid-year, but timelines vary and delays can impact disbursement. An Education Line of Credit (ELOC), such as those...
Federal lawmakers and the Department of Education were active this week, advancing proposals that could reshape how students understand college costs, borrow for graduate programs, and...
Student loan refinance rates have started to drop again as the Fed cut rates this week. As of December 18, 2025, student loan refinance lenders are...
Key Points Some federal student loan borrowers report seeing incorrect “loans in default” notices on StudentAid.gov after a recent website update. The issue appears limited to...
Key Points The Education Department reports 802,730 income-driven repayment (IDR) applications pending as of November 30, down from earlier peaks. Processing activity resumed after the shutdown,...
Key Points With Grad PLUS ending for new loans after July 1, 2026, the new federal caps ($20,500 for graduate students and $50,000 for professional students)...