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March 10, 2026

SAVE Student Loan Plan Officially Ended By Court Order

The 8th Circuit reversed the district court’s dismissal of the SAVE lawsuit and ordered the December 2025 settlement entered as final judgment. Here’s what borrowers need to do.

Close-up of a person's hands holding a smartphone displaying a calculator app in one hand and a stack of U.S. hundred-dollar bills in the other, set over a piece of paper with handwritten math. This image illustrates the financial calculation borrowers must make regarding the PSLF Buyback program, specifically highlighting how the recent court ruling blocking the REPAYE plan could result in higher out-of-pocket costs for those seeking student loan forgiveness. Source: The College Investor
March 10, 2026

PSLF Buyback and REPAYE: How New Settlement Changes Costs

The SAVE settlement also bans REPAYE, the plan used to calculate PSLF Buyback offers. IBR is the likely replacement — and it’s more expensive. Here’s what to do now.

UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: Ranking member Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., questions Dr. Casey Means, nominee to be surgeon general, during her the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing in Dirksen building on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images)
March 9, 2026

Senators Demand SAVE Plan Timeline From Education Dept

Senators Merkley and Sanders sent an urgent letter to Ed Secretary McMahon demanding a SAVE Plan timeline after a federal court ended the repayment freeze.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon speaks during a television interview at the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
March 9, 2026

Borrowers Sue Dept. of Education Over SAVE Plan Loan Forgiveness

Four borrowers sued the Education Department Monday to force SAVE plan student loan forgiveness. Here’s what it means for 7 million borrowers.

Rear view of an elderly man wearing a cap and jacket sitting alone on a park bench in autumn, with his cane resting beside him. The scene, framed by falling leaves and soft light, visually represents the solitude and financial uncertainty faced by retirees as traditional pension plans disappear across the healthcare and public sectors.
March 8, 2026

Pension Freezes Are Back — What Workers Should Do When Guaranteed Retirement Benefits Disappear

Pension freezes are returning. Learn how workers can replace lost retirement income with 401(k)s, IRAs, and HSAs after benefit changes.

Close-up of a person's hands pushing an empty metal shopping cart with a red handle in a grocery store aisle. The image visualizes the concept of a "No-Buy" challenge, where participants deliberately avoid purchasing non-essential items to save money and break spending habits. Source: The College Investor
March 7, 2026

Do No-Buy Challenges Actually Save Money?

Can a no-buy challenge help pay off debt or save for college? Here’s what the data and financial planners say.

Front facade of the US Supreme Court Building in Washington DC | Photo by PTHamilton
March 6, 2026

Republican AGs Fight to Reinstate SAVE Plan Injunction

The SAVE Plan’s legal saga took a new turn with GOP states asking for a stay on appeal. Here’s the full breakdown of the 8th Circuit emergency appeal and what it means for your student loans.

Unidentified individuals on the Danforth Campus of Washington University in St. Louis. — Photo by wolterke
March 6, 2026

This Week In College And Money News: March 6, 2026

The SAVE student loan lawsuit continues as colleges launch new loan programs and states expand student support.

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March 4, 2026

Court Refuses To Pause Dismissal Of SAVE Student Loan Case

A federal judge denied Missouri’s request to pause the SAVE plan lawsuit dismissal. Here’s what happens next for borrowers.

Supreme Court of the United States Exterior with words Court House.
March 3, 2026

Republican States Move To Revive SAVE Lawsuit: What It Means for Borrowers

Republican states seek to appeal dismissal in SAVE case. Borrowers should know payments remain unchanged unless ED issues new guidance.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon testifies during an appropriations hearing on Capitol Hill June 3, 2025. (Francis Chung/POLITICO via AP Images)
March 2, 2026

Why Staying In SAVE Forbearance Could Cost You Thousands

SAVE forbearance may feel helpful, but it can delay forgiveness and raise costs. Here’s how to decide if staying is a mistake.

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