Using a 401(k) Loan to Pay Debt: Risks and Tradeoffs

Debt doesn’t always happen all at once. Balances can creep up through everyday expenses, rising interest, or a financial setback that throws a budget...

When to Buy and Sell Multifamily Real Estate

Multifamily real estate continues to be one of the most powerful wealth-building vehicles available to investors in 2026. Properties with...

Education Department Reports Smaller IDR Backlog But No Forgiveness

IDR application backlog continued to drop, with just 626,412 outstanding applications to be processed. No income-driven repayment discharges were processed...

The heart of this town is a recovery center

The cafe on Main Street in Johnson, VT, was long cherished as the town’s gathering spot. Over the decades, it...

Morningstar Challenges Semiliquid Fund Diversification Claims

A new Morningstar report, The Role of Semiliquid Funds in Portfolios, argues that private market allocations through semiliquid funds don’t...

This Week In College And Money News: February 13, 2026

Universities disclosed billions in foreign funding, more colleges expanded tuition-free programs, lawmakers warned of rising private student loan reliance, and...

Limits and How It Works

When tax season rolls around, deductions can feel like one of the few chances to lower your bill. For homeowners,...

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