What Is A Distinguished Military College? Pentagon Names 5 New Schools
The Pentagon named five distinguished military colleges in 2026. See what the designation means for cadets and the full list of 11 schools.

H.R. 10551 would pay public college tuition, fees, and books for children of teachers, police, and firefighters with 20 years of public service

The Pentagon named five distinguished military colleges in 2026. See what the designation means for cadets and the full list of 11 schools.

IRS is sending automatic refunds of up to $5,000 per child to 50,000+ families with adoption tax credit carryforwards. No amended return needed.

Find out which jobs are considered public service jobs that qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Does yours qualify?

Graduated repayment costs $3,400 more than the 10-year Standard plan on a $35,000 loan, and early payments don’t count toward PSLF. Here’s what to use instead.

The Education Department called a report that it will spin off Federal Student Aid by 2027 “fake news.” The move would require an act of Congress.

SAVE borrowers who miss the 90-day deadline get a final 30-day notice before servicers move them to the Standard or Tiered Standard plan.

Goldman Sachs found 36.6% of Americans earning above $500,000 live paycheck to paycheck. See the income data and other key retirement survey findings.

RAP and IBR payments are set by your AGI, not your salary. Here are 10 pre-tax moves, from 401(k) and HSA contributions to a dependent care FSA, that lower both in 2026.

Social Security’s 2027 COLA is 3.6%, the largest since 2023. See what it adds to average checks and why a 22% benefit cut looms in 2032.

September inflation numbers rose 3.7% from a year ago as gas jumped 9.1%. What it means for I bond rates, the 3.6% Social Security COLA and your savings.

College counseling covers the college list, financial fit, testing, essays, and applications. Here’s what counselors do, what they charge, and when to start.
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