Navient Banned From Student Loan Servicing After $120 Million Settlement
Navient banned from servicing federal loans and faces $120 million penalty after the CFPB uncovered years of harmful practices impacting student borrowers.
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529 Plans Surpass $500 Billion In Assets
The latest 529 plan data show that 529 plans have surpassed $500 billion in assets nationwide.
Uphold Launches 5% APY Interest Account
Uphold, the popular cryptocurrency exchange, recently launched a 5% interest savings account that’s FDIC insured.
States Seek To Block Biden’s Secret $73 Billion Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
Seven states file an emergency lawsuit to block Biden’s covert $73 billion student loan cancellation plan, citing unlawful and secretive actions.
Confusion Reigns With Student Loan Borrowers Stuck In Limbo
Borrowers face confusion as court rulings block Biden’s SAVE plan. Key questions on IDR plans and loan forgiveness remain unanswered, causing concern.
Class Of 2025 Faces Tough Job Market And Student Loan Debt
Class of 2025 faces a challenging job market, with student loans, AI, and political turmoil adding to their concerns, a new Handshake survey reveals.
Liberty University Settles Lawsuit With Jerry Falwell Jr.
Liberty University and Jerry Falwell Jr. settle all disputes, ending a lengthy legal battle and paving the way for reconciliation and healing.
New Student Loan Projections: Rising Costs, Lower Rates
New CBO student loan projections show that student loans will lose 20-26 cents per dollar lent even as interest rates decrease.
2025-26 FAFSA Set For Full Launch December 1
U.S. Department of Education to launch 2025-26 FAFSA with a phased rollout, starting October 1. Full access for all families by December 1.
These Colleges Sent The Most Student-Athletes To The Olympics
Over sixty current NCAA student-athletes are representing Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Here’s what colleges sent the most.
Investment Apps Crash Amid Market Turmoil, Leaving Investors Frustrated
Major investment apps faced outages amid market turmoil, frustrating investors on a day marked by recession fears and weak economic data.