The “Hidden” Costs of Study Abroad: What To Know
Learn the unseen costs of study abroad and how to budget for visas, insurance, flights, and fees without last-minute borrowing.
Student Loan IDR Backlog Drops Below 1.1 Million
The September student loan status report shows faster IDR processing and modest gains in PSLF buyback, but wait times continue.
Should You Refinance Student Loans If Rates Fall?
Should you refinance student loans as the Fed cuts rates? Here’s what to consider before acting.
ChatGPT On Student Loans: What It Got Right And Wrong
I asked ChatGPT about student loan repayment. Here’s where it was right, where it was wrong, and what borrowers should know instead.
SAVE Borrowers’ Forbearance Extended Into 2026
The Department of Education extends SAVE forbearance again, delaying repayment timelines into 2026.
PSLF Buyback or IBR: What’s Better Near Forgiveness?
PSLF borrowers close to 120 payments weigh buyback delays versus resuming monthly payments under IBR or PAYE.
Is Student Loan Forgiveness Processing Paused?
Student loan forgiveness is active for PSLF, delayed for IBR, and halted under PAYE, ICR, and SAVE due to a court ruling.
72,730 Student Loan Borrowers Stuck In Forgiveness Backlog
The Education Dept processed more IDR cases in July, but PSLF buyback wait times grew as requests outpaced decisions.
House GOP Plans 15% Cut To Education Budget In 2026
Student aid programs face major cuts as House Republicans propose a 15% Education Department budget reduction for Fiscal Year 2026.
AICPA Survey Finds Anxiety Over Student Debt
AICPA survey finds 74% of Americans with student loans worry about repayment, with many delaying retirement savings.
The Smart Way Parents Can Save for College and Retirement Together
Learn how to use a 529 plan to save for your child’s college without putting retirement at risk. Balance both goals with a smart savings strategy.