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IBR Student Loan Forgiveness Resumes After Pause
For the first time in nearly a year, federal student loan borrowers are seeing their balances forgiven under the Income-Based Repayment plan. On Tues…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Are Credit Unions As Good As Banks? How Do They Compare?
At first glance, banks and credit unions look alike. Both offer checking and savings accounts, loans, credit cards, and certificates of deposit. But …
8 months, 4 weeks ago
New Data: 5.4 Million Student Loan Borrowers Delinquent On Their Loans
Federal student loan borrowers are under intense financial strain as serious delinquencies hover near record levels, according to new data released b…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Leaving The SAVE Plan: Options For Borrowers
For months, federal student loan borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan have faced a decision: should I leave SAVE now, or should I wait out the forbear…
9 months ago
Government Shutdown and Student Loans Explained
It seems more likely that we will see a government shutdown on October 1. It's clear our government is mismanaged, but what does that mean for you an…
9 months ago
What Is The Ivy League And Why Are They Called That?
Ever wonder which schools are considered "Ivy League", and where the term came from?
Ivy League schools are an elite group of eight private universiti…
9 months ago
How To Create A Budget: The Tools And Tips To Make It Work
Season 1
Want to gain control of your cash? Then you probably need to learn how to create a budget. A budget is still the best tool to help you control your s…
9 months ago
529 Plan Alternatives: UMGA, Roth IRA, And More
The 529 plan was designed specifically for education savings, offering tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals for qualified education expenses. Man…
9 months ago
What Families Should Do With Leftover 529 Plan Money
529 plans were originally created to help families save for higher education with the benefit of tax-free growth. Over the years that definition has …
9 months ago
Student Loan IDR Backlog Drops Below 1.1 Million
For months, income-driven repayment processing has been a source of frustration for student loan borrowers. In August, the Department of Education re…
9 months ago