Nearly 90% of private college freshmen get a tuition discount. Federal data breaks down who pays $0, who pays full price, and who falls in between.
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Compare today’s student loan rates and see which lenders offer the lowest APRs for April 7, 2026.
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Trump Accounts are officially called 530A accounts under the IRC. Learn why the name matters and how they compare to 529 plans and UGMA custodial accounts.
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Find the high-yield savings account that can help you earn the most interest on your money.
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Looking for the best 12-month CD rates to lock in a year's worth of great interest rates? Click here to see our top 5 picks.
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Treasury designates BNY Mellon and Robinhood to run the new Trump Accounts program. What families need to know about eligibility and the new app.
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Trump’s budget proposal freezes Pell Grants, eliminates FSEOG, and guts Work-Study. Here’s how it affects students and what happens next.
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The IRS says 4 million children are enrolled in Trump Accounts. Learn who qualifies for the $1,000 pilot contribution and how to sign up.
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Top colleges are requiring SAT and ACT scores again for 2027. See which schools changed their policies and what students should do now.
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Should you choose RAP or IBR for your student loans? Use our decision tree to find the new repayment plan for your situation.
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FSA reports 7.7 million borrowers with $180 billion in student loans are in default as of December 2025. Here’s what borrowers need to know.
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SAVE borrowers must switch plans as loan transfers, forgiveness, and program cuts reshape higher ed.
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Is Wealthfront still worth it? We explore its features, fees, returns, and tax-loss harvesting strategies to see if it’s the right investing platform for you.
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Borrowers in the SAVE forbearance will be receiving notifications from their loan servicers to choose a new repayment or default back to standard repayment.
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Five Senate Democrats are demanding the Trump administration stop its plan to transfer student loan management to the Treasury Department.
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Compare today’s student loan refinancing rates and see which lenders offer the lowest APRs for April 2, 2026.
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Think Student Loans Take 10 Years To Repay? Federal Data Shows It Takes 17 to 23 Years on Average
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The CFPB wants to lay off over half its staff in a revised plan filed with federal court. Here’s what changes and what stays.
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Compare 1-year CD rates and find the highest yields for April 1, 2026.
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A House Judiciary Committee report finds the NRMP Match operates as a monopoly, suppressing resident wages and worsening student loan burdens.
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These are the best free checking accounts for your banking in 2026, including free checking with interest, cashback debit, and more.
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Learn about the capital gains tax brackets for 2026 and the rates associated with them. Here's a quick overview to get you started along with the historical rates.
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A new report finds over 40% of Americans can't qualify for private student loans — just as the OBBBA slashes federal borrowing options.
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When applying for college, academics and extracurricular involvement are essential, but not the only factors. Here's what colleges secretly look for in students.
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After 13 months of court losses, the Trump CFPB is shifting from elimination to writing rules the financial industry wants.
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Find the high-yield savings account that can help you earn the most interest on your money.
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Nearly 60 colleges now offer or are developing 3-year bachelor’s degrees. Learn which schools, how the programs work, and what the tradeoffs are.
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