Education Dept. Lays Off 20% Of Staff Amid Shutdown
The Education Department laid off 466 workers, nearly 20% of staff, amid the ongoing federal shutdown.
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Life Insurance And FAFSA Rules Explained
Learn how life insurance affects FAFSA: what counts as income, what counts as assets, and how to protect your financial aid.
Federal Income Tax Brackets And IRS Tax Tables
Are you wondering what the Federal Tax Income Brackets are, and where you land on the IRS tax table? Here’s a chart and other things to keep in mind.
Student Loans And Furloughs: What to Do Now
Furloughed federal workers can set student loan payments to $0 to protect PSLF progress during the government shutdown.
FAFSA Marital Status Rules Explained
Learn how to report your marital status on the FAFSA, even after divorce or recent changes.
New Data: 5.4 Million Student Loan Borrowers Delinquent On Their Loans
TransUnion finds 5.4M student loan borrowers still 90+ days past due as affordability drives missed payments.
How Multiple Contractors Run Federal Student Aid Services
Explore the complex system of lenders, guaranty agencies, and BPOs under the Department of Education, and impact of federal staffing cuts on borrowers.
How To Use A Gerber Life Insurance Policy To Pay For College
Can a Gerber Life policy fund college? Here’s how cash value works and what to consider before cashing out.
How To Use A 529 Plan For Continuing Education Classes
New 529 rules let you pay for continuing education and license fees tax-free. Learn how professionals can benefit.
New Roth Catch-Up Rule Hits High Earners In 2026
High earners will lose 401(k) tax deferrals on catch-up contributions in 2026 under SECURE 2.0. Here’s what it means for your retirement plan.
IBR Student Loan Forgiveness Resumes After Pause
The Education Department resumes IBR student loan forgiveness after a year-long pause. Borrowers are now receiving approval notices.