New Report: IDR Processing Jumps As Backlog Shrinks Slightly
The Department of Education processed 286K IDR applications in May, but over 1.5 million remain pending, according to the latest status report.
529 Plan Account Balances Just Hit A Record In 2025
529 plan balances jumped to $525B in 2025, driven by a new Roth rollover rule. Here’s why parents are saving more.
Congress Stalls On HSA Contribution Limit Increase
The Senate removed the HSA limit increase from its tax bill, leaving caps unchanged despite high out-of-pocket costs.
Senate Proposal Eases Endowment Tax Hike
The Senate tax bill proposes an 8% cap on college endowment taxes, much lower than the House’s 21% plan.
Viral Envelope Challenge Helps Students Save $5,000
Save $5,050 in 100 days with the viral envelope challenge. Easy, flexible, and surprisingly effective.
Senate Proposal Targets Parent PLUS Loans
Parent PLUS borrowers must be on ICR before the new bill is signed or lose access to all IDR student loan repayment options.
Education Dept Looking To Move Student Loans To Treasury
Court documents reveal that the Department of Education was working to move staff to Treasury to help manage student loans.
Senate Student Loan Bill Brings Back The Marriage Penalty
The Senate bill removes a key exemption for married borrowers, increasing payments under the new student loan repayment plan.
Ivy League Acceptance Rates Drop Again In 2025
Ivy League and top universities hit record-low admit rates in 2025 amid rising applications and growing admissions pressure.
Senate Softens Student Loan Bill Provisions
The Senate higher ed and student loan plan raises PLUS loan limits and drops Pell cuts while keeping the new RAP repayment plan.
What Happens If The U.S. Defaults On Its Debt?
What happens if the U.S. defaults? From job losses to global instability, the risks are growing as the debt ceiling deadline looms.