Your Student Loan Questions Answered: SAVE, IBR, PAYE, PSLF, and Parent PLUS Loans
We answer your student loan questions around SAVE, IBR, PAYE, PSLF and Parent PLUS Loans.
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Parent PLUS Caps At $20,000 A Year, Leaving Cosigners Fewer Options In Year 4
The new Parent PLUS loan caps may not hit hard at first, but they have serious implications for students trying to finish college.
Average Net Worth Of Gen Z By Age (Updated For 2026)
We break down the potential average net worth of Gen Z by age, based on available data from the Federal Reserve, as well as other assumptions.
Does Charles Schwab Have An HSA?
Charles Schwab doesn’t offer a standalone HSA. It runs the Health Savings Brokerage Account inside other custodians like Lively. See where to open one.
Student Loan Questions Answered: Switching From SAVE, PSLF, IDR Plans, and Forbearance
In this week’s student loan live Q&A, we answer questions about SAVE, PSLF, IDR plans, and student loan forbearance.
Average Net Worth Of Millennials By Age (2026 Update)
We break down the average net worth of millennials by age, as well as stretch goals to be in the top 1% of millennial wealth.
30 Senators Press State Department To Clear Student Visa Backlog Before Classes Start
Thirty senators led by Alex Padilla gave the State Department 30 days to explain F, M, and J student visa delays as fall classes start. What it means.
Judge Tosses Trump Administration’s Antisemitism Lawsuit Against Harvard
Judge Richard Stearns dismissed the DOJ’s Title VI antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard, ruling the government failed to plead an ongoing violation.
Unions Sue To Block Student Loan Rule That Caps Nursing And Social Work Borrowing At $100,000
A union coalition led by the AFT and AFL-CIO is suing the Education Department over the RISE rule’s professional degree definition and loan caps.
How To Close A Last-Minute Tuition Gap
Your fall tuition bill is due and you’re short. Here’s the order of operations that gets it covered without over-borrowing — including what changed on July 1.
Families Spent $34,019 On College Last Year, Up 10%
Families spent an average of $34,019 on college in 2025-26, up 10%. See how income, scholarships, and loans covered the bill in Sallie Mae’s new report.