Why You Shouldn’t Name Minor Children As Beneficiaries
Naming minor children as beneficiaries can freeze funds and trigger costly court proceedings. Learn better alternatives like trusts and UTMA.
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College Board’s Education Pays 2026 Report Confirms: A Degree Still Pays Off
College Board’s Education Pays 2026 shows bachelor’s degree holders earn $31,200 more per year. See the latest earnings data and break-even analysis.
Tony Thurmond Backs Billionaire Tax For K-14 Schools As He Runs for California Governor
Tony Thurmond and Sonya Christian discussed dual enrollment, literacy goals, and K-14 funding at the ASU+GSV Summit. Here are the key takeaways.
5 Beneficiary Designation Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Estate Plan
Outdated beneficiary forms can override your will and send retirement savings to the wrong person. Here are 5 mistakes to fix now.
Best High-Yield Savings Accounts In October 2026
We break down the best high yield savings accounts for 2026 so that you can earn the highest interest on your money easily.
IDR Payment Tracker Returning to StudentAid.gov After Education Department Reversal
The Education Department says it’s restoring the IDR payment tracker on StudentAid.gov, reversing its December statement. No timeline has been provided.
Rule 72(t): How to Access Retirement Funds Before 59½ Without Penalty
Rule 72(t) lets you withdraw from IRAs and 401(k)s before 59½ without the 10% penalty. Learn the three IRS methods and what FIRE planners should know.
Grad School Fellowships vs. Assistantships: How Funding Works
Learn how graduate fellowships and assistantships work, who qualifies, and how to apply for funded grad school positions.
VA Education Benefits by State: Tuition Waivers for Veterans, Spouses, and Dependents
See which states offer free tuition for veterans’ dependents and spouses, and learn how to combine state waivers with Chapter 33, Chapter 35, and Fry Scholarship benefits.
The Education Department Is Exposing Tens of Millions in Covid-Era Fraud
The Department of Education and OIG have uncovered tens of millions in Covid-era education fraud across Puerto Rico, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
This Week In College And Money News: April 10, 2026
This week: the Education Department releases draft accreditation rules, Parent PLUS caps create college funding gaps, a new 401(k) rule could add crypto and private equity, and a judge blocks admissions data collection.