The “Student Loan Tax Bomb” is a term that refers to the taxes owed on forgiven student loan debt in...
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Credit card piggybacking is when you add someone else as an authorized user to help them improve their credit history...
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529 savings plans now cover a wider set of expenses for K-12 education, including books, online materials, and testing fees....
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The Department of Education processed 186,731 IDR applications in June, down sharply from 285,694 in May. More than 1.5 million...
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I grew up with a solidly middle class upbringing. My parents owned our home, my dad worked full-time and my...
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The Supreme Court granted the Trump administration’s request to lift a lower court’s injunction, allowing more than 1,300 layoffs at...
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AI should be avoided for financial planning because it can’t personalize financial advice to match your goals, values, and emotions....
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Interest begins accruing August 1, 2025, for SAVE borrowers in forbearance, prompting some to consider switching plans. Borrowers pursuing Public...
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The Department of Education removed forgiveness trackers for IDR, leaving borrowers unable to monitor progress. Technical problems and staffing cuts...
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At many colleges, room and board now costs significantly more than tuition. Sending a student away to live on campus...
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