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Can You Change Repayment Plans While Waiting For PSLF Buyback?
Nearly 100,000 student loan borrowers are awaiting PSLF buyback, but many will have to change repayment plans due to the SAVE forbearance ending.
New Data: Colleges Now Discount Tuition 56% on Average — A Record High
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.
Trump Accounts Are Also Called 530A Accounts — Here’s Why That Matters
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.
Best 12-Month CD Rates In October 2026
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.
Treasury Taps Robinhood and BNY Mellon to Power New Trump Accounts Program
Treasury designates BNY Mellon and Robinhood to run the new Trump Accounts program. What families need to know about eligibility and the new app.
Trump’s Budget Proposal Would Cut $2.3 Billion From Education
Trump’s budget proposal freezes Pell Grants, eliminates FSEOG, and guts Work-Study. Here’s how it affects students and what happens next.
Trump Accounts: 4 Million Kids Enrolled, IRS Says
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.
Millions of Borrowers Must Choose a New Repayment Plan — Here’s How to Pick
Should you choose RAP or IBR for your student loans? Use our decision tree to find the new repayment plan for your situation.
$180 Billion in Student Loans Are Now in Default, New Federal Data Shows
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.
This Week In College And Money News: April 3, 2026
SAVE borrowers must switch plans as loan transfers, forgiveness, and program cuts reshape higher ed.