Latest ED Report: 1.5M IDR Applications Still Pending
The Department of Education slowed its IDR and PSLF buyback processing in June, leaving over 1.5 million student loan applications still pending.
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Can You Get Financial Aid For A Master’s Degree?
Paying for a master’s degree is changing in 2026. Learn how students are covering costs through scholarships, aid, and federal loans.
Best Banks For Teenagers In 2026 (Teen Checking Accounts)
Find the best bank accounts for teenagers to learn to start banking, saving their paycheck, and more.
Supreme Court Allows Trump’s Education Department Layoffs
Supreme Court allows Trump to proceed with 1,300 layoffs at the Education Department while legal challenges continue.
Should You Switch From SAVE To IBR?
SAVE student loan borrowers face interest starting August 1. Should you switch from SAVE to IBR now or wait?
What Parents Should Know When Comparing Student Loans
Parents comparing student loan options to help their child pay for college need to understand the pros and cons of federal and private loans.
Should You Use AI For Financial Planning?
Using AI for financial advice can be risky. AI can’t personalize your financial plan. Here’s why real tools and advisors are still better.
SAVE Borrowers Face Deadline: Should You Switch Plans Now?
Student loan borrowers are at a crossroads: SAVE loan interest begins August 1. Should you switch to IBR?
Medical Debt Will Return To Credit Reports After Court Ruling
A judge has struck down the CFPB’s medical debt rule, allowing it to appear on credit reports again.
Columbia Pays $9 Million Over False Data Used In Rankings
Columbia agrees to pay $9 million to settle a lawsuit over false data submitted for college rankings.
Where Is Your IDR Payment Count? Still Missing
Millions of student loan borrowers await updates as federal loan forgiveness counts remain “missing”.