IRS Sends Automatic Adoption Credit Refunds To 50,000+ Families
IRS is sending automatic refunds of up to $5,000 per child to 50,000+ families with adoption tax credit carryforwards. No amended return needed.
Report: Federal Student Aid Could Become Independent Agency By October 2027
The Education Department called a report that it will spin off Federal Student Aid by 2027 “fake news.” The move would require an act of Congress.
SAVE Borrowers Who Miss The 90-Day Deadline Get A Final 30-Day Notice
SAVE borrowers who miss the 90-day deadline get a final 30-day notice before servicers move them to the Standard or Tiered Standard plan.
Goldman Sachs: More Than A Third Of $500K Earners Say They Live Paycheck To Paycheck
Goldman Sachs found 36.6% of Americans earning above $500,000 live paycheck to paycheck. See the income data and other key retirement survey findings.
10 Pre-Tax Moves That Lower Your Student Loan Payment Under RAP And IBR In 2026
RAP and IBR payments are set by your AGI, not your salary. Here are 10 pre-tax moves, from 401(k) and HSA contributions to a dependent care FSA, that lower both in 2026.
Social Security Benefits Rise 3.6% In 2027, The Largest COLA Since 2023
Social Security’s 2027 COLA is 3.6%, the largest since 2023. See what it adds to average checks and why a 22% benefit cut looms in 2032.
Inflation Hits 3.7% In September As Gas Prices Jump 9.1%
September inflation numbers rose 3.7% from a year ago as gas jumped 9.1%. What it means for I bond rates, the 3.6% Social Security COLA and your savings.
Bank Of America To Pay $1.2 Billion, Including Record $750 Million OCC Penalty
The OCC fined Bank of America $750 million for anti-money laundering failures, its largest penalty ever, as part of a $1.2 billion Treasury penalty action.
Penn State Targets 47 Programs For Closure, Mostly At Commonwealth Campuses
Penn State recommends closing 47 of its 403 degree programs, affecting 784 students. See which majors and campuses are on the list and what happens next.
Colleges Are Requiring SAT and ACT Scores Again — Here’s the Full List for 2027
Top colleges are requiring SAT and ACT scores again for 2027. See which schools changed their policies and what students should do now.
University Of Arizona Moves To Freeze Tuition For Every Student In 2027-28
The University of Arizona plans to freeze tuition, fees, housing and meal plans for 2027-28. See the proposed rates for resident and nonresident students.