How To Save For College: Order Of Operations For Parents
When it comes to how to save for college, there’s a right order of operations that can make things easier for your family.
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This Week In College And Money News: March 13, 2026
Student loan oversight cuts and new federal rules dominate college finance news this week.
GAO: FSA Halted Student Loan Servicer Reviews
A new GAO report reveals FSA stopped reviewing student loan servicer accuracy last year. Here’s what that means if you have federal student loans.
Dividend Aristocrats List For 2026
The dividend aristocrats are stocks that not only pay consistent dividends, but have also raised their dividends every year.
Average Tax Refund Up 10.6% This Year, IRS Data Shows
The average 2026 tax refund is $3,742 — up 10.6% from 2025. See what’s driving the increase and what it means for your return.
Trump Accounts: Rules, Limits, Use Cases and Eligibility
The IRS created Trump accounts as tax-deferred IRAs for minors. Here’s what parents need to know about contributions, investments, and Roth conversions.
SAVE Student Loan Plan Officially Ended By Court Order
The 8th Circuit reversed the district court’s dismissal of the SAVE lawsuit and ordered the December 2025 settlement entered as final judgment. Here’s what borrowers need to do.
PSLF Buyback and REPAYE: How New Settlement Changes Costs
The SAVE settlement also bans REPAYE, the plan used to calculate PSLF Buyback offers. IBR is the likely replacement — and it’s more expensive. Here’s what to do now.
When Are Taxes Due In 2026 (Including Estimated Taxes)
The main tax deadline in 2026 personal taxes is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Find out when taxes are due for estimated taxes and other key dates.
Senators Demand SAVE Plan Timeline From Education Dept
Senators Merkley and Sanders sent an urgent letter to Ed Secretary McMahon demanding a SAVE Plan timeline after a federal court ended the repayment freeze.
Borrowers Sue Dept. of Education Over SAVE Plan Loan Forgiveness
Four borrowers sued the Education Department Monday to force SAVE plan student loan forgiveness. Here’s what it means for 7 million borrowers.