College Students Expect $80,000 Starting Salaries — The Real Number Is $24,000 Less
College students expect $80K starting salaries but actual average is $56,153 — a $24K gap that directly affects student loan repayment plans.
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Best Investment Accounts For Teens In 2026
Compare the best investment accounts for teens in 2026, including Fidelity Youth, Schwab Teen, Acorns Early, Greenlight, and custodial Roth IRAs.
State Based Non-Profit Student Loan Lenders
Private non-profit student loan providers offer lower interest rates and fees. But where can you find them? Here are the state non-profit student loan providers.
New Parent PLUS Limits Take Effect July 1 — What Families Need To Plan For Fall
Parent PLUS loans will be capped at $20,000/year and $65,000 lifetime starting July 1, and Grad PLUS ends. Here’s what families with fall 2026 students need to know.
Trump’s TrumpIRA Executive Order Rebrands Biden’s $1,000 Saver’s Match
Trump’s executive order launches TrumpIRA.gov by 2027, but the $1,000 federal match it promotes was created under Biden’s SECURE 2.0 Act in 2022.
Students Pick Work Over College As AI Rewrites Career Plans
EAB’s 2026 survey shows 67% of students who skipped college blamed cost of living — up from 51% — as AI uncertainty reshapes major and career choices.
SAVE Borrowers Have 90 Days After July 1 to Switch Plans
The Department of Education will give SAVE borrowers 90 days after July 1 to pick a new plan — or be auto-enrolled in standard repayment. Here are the options.
Decision Day: 5 Truths Every College-Bound Student Needs To Hear
Five truths every high school senior needs to hear on Decision Day — from picking the cheapest college to borrowing smart and building real experience.
Pitt Launches Free Tuition for Pennsylvania Families Earning Under $75,000
The University of Pittsburgh will cover full tuition at its Bradford, Greensburg, Johnstown, and Titusville campuses for PA families earning under $75K.
53% Of College Students Feel Pressured By Social Media To Overspend
WalletHub’s new student money survey finds 53% of college students feel social media pressure to overspend and 28% question their tuition’s value.
Best Medical School Student Loans And Financial Aid
Here are the best medical school student loans and financial aid options, from federal loans to private loans, and grants and scholarships.