Trump Admin Resumes Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
AFT and the Education Department reached a deal to continue loan discharges and halt hardship denials amid an ongoing federal lawsuit.
37% of Google AI Finance Answers Are Inaccurate in 2025
A follow-up study finds Google’s AI Overviews still give misleading personal finance advice over one-third of the time.
U.S. Department of Education Settles Student Loan Forgiveness Lawsuit
Federal government settles with AFT, restarting IDR forgiveness, eliminating some IBR barriers and publishing monthly backlog reports. Learn what borrowers need to do.
IBR Rule Change Delayed By Technical Issues
The IBR hardship rule is gone under OBBBA, but tech issues delay access.
New Law Simplifies CSU Direct Admission For Students
Starting in 2027, qualified California seniors will be automatically admitted to CSU campuses. Here’s who qualifies and how it works.
Standard Plans Stay For Current Student Loan Borrowers
Borrowers can keep current repayment plans after 2026 if no new loans are taken.
What Are TRAPs And Why States Are Banning Them
TRAPs tie workers to jobs through fake “training debts.” States like California are banning them.
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.
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.
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.
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.