Why Are Student Loan Interest Rates Rising?
Student loan interest rates are rising again on new federal loans after temporarily being set to zero during the pandemic.
Delayed-Onset Investment Glide Paths In College Savings And Retirement Plans
Improve your investment risk with a dynamic strategy that adjusts the asset allocation over time. Here’s what you need to know.
The Best Scholarships and Fellowships for Math, Science, and Engineering
If you’re a student studying math, science, and engineering, these are the best scholarships to help cover the cost of college.
IDR Waiver: Income-Driven Repayment Plan Updates And Fixes
The Department of Education has announced several IDR waivers that impact income-driven repayment plans and loan forgiveness.
Conflicts Of Interest In 529 Plans Highlight Need For Oversight
Recently, two researchers have identified problems in how some states manage their 529 college savings plans. Here’s what you need to know.
Options If Your Student Loan Was Automatically Discharged Due To Disability
Find out what options you have if your student loan was automatically discharged due to disability. Otherwise, the loan may be reinstated.
What Is Forbearance Steering and How to Get Help
The Department of Education recently cracked down on forbearance steering and is offering more loan forgiveness with the IDR Waiver.
Student Loan Interest Rates Set To Rise This Fall
Interest rates on new Federal student loans will jump by more than a full percentage point starting July 1, 2022.
How Much Does Your Student Loan Interest Rate Matter?
How much does the interest rate on your student loan really matter when it comes to repaying your student loan debt? We break it down.
Does The Government Profit Off Of Student Loans?
Depending on who you ask, the government either earned a profit or lost money on federal student loans. Here’s how it works.
When Dollar Cost Averaging Works And When It Doesn’t
We break down when dollar cost averaging is a good investment strategy, and when you should consider lump sum investing.