Teen Brokerage vs. UTMA: Key Differences Explained
Teen brokerage and UGMA/UTMA accounts look alike but differ on ownership, taxes, and FAFSA. Here’s how to pick the right one before funding it.
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Idaho Approves Largest Tuition Hike in Three Years
Idaho’s State Board approved 4.4-4.7% tuition increases (the largest in three years) signaling a broader increase in public college costs.
Fed Holds Rates Steady In Rare 8-4 Split: What It Means For Savings, CDs, And Mortgages
The Federal Reserve held rates steady April 29 in a rare 8-4 split. Here’s what the pause means for HYSA yields, CD rates, and 30-year mortgage pricing.
Education Secretary McMahon: 1 in 4 Student Loan Borrowers Now Delinquent or in Default
Education Secretary Linda McMahon told a Senate subcommittee that more than one in four federal student loan borrowers are delinquent or in default.
10 Least Expensive Colleges In 2026: Six Charge $0 Tuition
Here are the least expensive colleges in the U.S. based on annual tuition for in-state students.
How To Get A Free Credit Report Every Week From Equifax, Experian, And TransUnion
You shouldn’t have to pay to check your credit. Here are 3 ways to get a free credit score report easily.
Borrowers Report Parents Loans Showing Up on Their Student Aid Accounts After Weekend Update
Borrowers say their parents’ Parent PLUS Loans (many discharged, some showing default) appeared on their StudentAid accounts after the FSA weekend update.
FAFSA’s Real-Time Fraud Tool: What Students Need to Know Before They Apply
The Education Department’s new automated FAFSA identity check screens applicants for fraud in real time, targeting a $1 billion ghost student problem.
8 Colleges Closing In 2026: Full List Of Closures
Hampshire, Anna Maria, Lourdes and five more U.S. colleges will close in 2026. See the full list of closures and six major mergers underway.
43 Million Americans Have Some College But No Degree — Here’s Why They Left
New survey: 35% of college dropouts left over personal finances, not academics. 43.1 million Americans have some college, no degree.
Senate Democrats Push To Extend SAVE Plan Transition Deadline For 7M Borrowers
Senate Democrats led by Merkley, Kaine, Warren, and Whitehouse press Education Secretary McMahon to extend the 90-day SAVE Plan transition deadline.