Dollar General Lawsuit: FTC And 20 States Allege Checkout Overcharges
The FTC and 20 states sued Dollar General over register prices above shelf tags. What the complaint alleges and how shoppers can check their receipts.
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Best 12-Month CD Rates In November 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.
Trump Says He Might Support Capping Student Loan Interest At 2.5%
President Trump says he might back Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s 2.5% student loan interest cap. Here’s what the bill says and who would save.
How Much Time Do Students Spend In School? By State
Students spend 1,231 hours a year in school on average, but Kansas requires 186 days and Colorado 160. See how your state compares and what it costs parents.
University Of Providence Will Close In 2027: What It Means For Students’ Federal Loans
The University of Providence in Great Falls, Montana, will close August 20, 2027. What students should know about teach-outs, transfers and loan discharge.
Teachers Union Sues Education Department Over Stalled PSLF Buyback And Lost Payment Credits
The AFT’s Weingarten v. McMahon class action targets PSLF Buyback delays, removed payment credits and unposted payments. Here’s what borrowers should know.
Should You Pay Student Loan Interest In School? Generally No
Paying student loan interest in school can waste money if PSLF forgives the balance later. When it makes sense, and when to invest the cash instead.
Education Department Names 574 Health Professionals Who Owe $92.7 Million In Defaulted HEAL Loans
The Education Department published its first HEAL loan default list since 2021, naming 574 health professionals who owe about $92.7 million combined.
Final Accreditation Rule: What Changes For Transfer Students
The Education Department finalized its accreditation overhaul. Colleges must justify denied transfer credits, with new rules starting July 1, 2027.
Lawsuit Says Trump Administration Is Withholding Closed School Loan Discharges From Thousands Of Borrowers
A class action lawsuit says the Education Department is ignoring a 2025 decision that expanded closed school loan discharges for for-profit students.
Covid Learning Loss: Only 1 In 10 Students Fully Recovered In 2026
CRPE’s 2026 State of the American Student report finds only 10.5% of students attend a recovered district. Only Louisiana tops 2019 scores.