Trump Administration Abandons Plan To Eliminate CFPB After 13 Months Of Court Losses
After 13 months of court losses, the Trump CFPB is shifting from elimination to writing rules the financial industry wants.
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Nearly 60 Colleges Are Now Allowing 3-Year Bachelor’s Degrees
Nearly 60 colleges now offer or are developing 3-year bachelor’s degrees. Learn which schools, how the programs work, and what the tradeoffs are.
Congress Taxes College Endowments But Still Sends Them Financial Aid — That Makes No Sense
Over 80 colleges have $1 Billion+ endowments and still many of their students receive Federal Student Aid dollars like Pell Grants and Student Loans.
How Student Loans Work: Applying, Borrowing, and Repayment
Wondering how student loans work? Learn how to apply for them, how much money you should borrow, and the details surrounding paying them back.
Detroit Woman Guilty of $2.5M Student Aid Fraud
A Detroit woman pleaded guilty to stealing $2.5M in federal student aid using 80+ fake students over 10 years. Here’s how the scheme worked.
10 Free College Comparison Websites: From College Scorecard to Niche
Here are the best college comparison tools to help you research which colleges you should apply to.
This Week In College And Money News: March 27, 2026
Colleges face layoffs and budget cuts as student loan collections shift to Treasury.
Betterment Review: Robo-Advisor Pros And Cons
Is Betterment the easiest way to start investing? See how this robo-advisor works, its fees, features, and whether it’s right for you.
Dept. of Education To Downsize Headquarters And Move Buildings
The Education Department will leave its D.C. headquarters for a smaller building. Here’s what the move means for taxpayers and borrowers.
Education Department Says 10 Million FAFSA Forms Complete
Over 10 million 2026-27 FAFSA forms are complete. Learn about the milestone, new earnings data, and what it means for families.
Paper Trading And Practice Accounts: Where To Learn To Trade
With paper trading in practice accounts, you can test drive a trading platform and practice trade strategies without risking any real money.